PowerToys Run can replace the Start menu, and for a growing number of power users the switch feels less like a tweak and more like a fundamental productivity upgrade.
Overview
PowerToys Run is a lightweight, keyboard-first launcher included in Microsoft PowerToys that surfaces apps, files...
Windows 11 continues to capture attention across homes and offices for its glossy visual update, but many longtime users argue that its design choices can feel like a productivity bottleneck—requiring more clicks, forcing clunky workflows, or hiding useful features behind layers of UI polish...
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Paying for software customization on Windows was once considered an extravagance, reserved for the most ardent power users or enterprises obsessed with workflow optimization. Yet, as Microsoft’s design decisions in Windows 11 have polarized opinion and left many yearning for function and...
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Windows 11’s arrival triggered excitement and controversy in equal measure, not least due to its bold new user interface and reimagined productivity model. While Microsoft continues to evolve the Windows experience—infusing the OS with AI capabilities, a streamlined Start menu, and a visual...
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In a significant update, Stardock's popular modification tool, Start11, has made its way to Windows on Arm PCs. This update, version 2.1, introduces native ARM64 support, allowing users to customize the Windows 11 Start menu completely. This news comes on the heels of Microsoft's recent launch...
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