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  1. How to Remove or Hide the 'Recommended' Section in Windows 11 Start Menu

    Windows 11 users have gravitated toward its modern design, enjoying a visually appealing interface, sharper icons, and a centered Start menu. However, not all design choices have been well received—foremost among the gripes is the persistent “Recommended” section in the Start menu. Positioned...
  2. Windows 11 Start Menu Evolution: Features, User Demands & Future Outlook

    Few aspects of the Windows user interface have been as hotly debated as the Start menu, and Microsoft’s decision-making around its design has fueled passionate discussions, heated feedback, and a proliferation of third-party alternatives. With the Windows 11 redesign gathering momentum and a new...
  3. Upcoming Windows 11 Start Menu Revamp: Enhanced Layouts, AI, and Customization Features

    The Start menu has long been the signature gateway to the Windows experience, continually evolving yet never straying far from its foundational purpose: launching applications and accessing key functionalities with minimal friction. In recent years, however, Microsoft’s design choices—especially...
  4. How to Force Enable the New Windows 11 Start Menu Layouts: Ultimate Guide

    The Definitive Guide: How to Force Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11 Windows 11’s Start menu has never strayed far from the spotlight—sometimes for its charm, often for the storms stirred up in the user community. As the centerpiece of desktop navigation, every tweak ignites passionate...