Windows 11’s journey has been marked by a series of design updates that reflect Microsoft’s ambition to create a modern, streamlined experience across devices. Central to these changes is the Start Menu—a focal point of interaction for millions that embodies the balance between productivity and...
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of the KB5055629 update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This preview update, identified by OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262, is part of Microsoft's ongoing...
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of KB5055629 introduces a suite of enhancements and fixes for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, aiming to refine user experience and system performance.
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (KB5060826) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality.
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Some features are being introduced gradually and may not be...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (KB5060826) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality.
Gradual Rollout Features
Some features are being introduced gradually and may not be...
For years, the Windows Start menu has been a familiar launching pad, but Microsoft continues to iterate on its design in pursuit of an experience that feels modern, efficient, and adaptable for a growing diversity of devices. With the introduction of a scrollable and more customizable Start menu...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5063060, for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4351. This update addresses critical security vulnerabilities and includes quality improvements to enhance system stability and performance.
Key Highlights of KB5063060:
Security...
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Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support.
This decision marks the culmination of a decade-long lifecycle for...
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For many PC gamers and power users, the rollout of a new Windows update typically triggers equal parts curiosity and cautious optimism. But when Microsoft abruptly pauses a much-anticipated release—especially one aimed at gaming fixes—the community's reaction often transforms quickly into...
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Windows 11 continues to iterate on the legacy of its iconic predecessors, and the Start menu remains one of the most recognizable elements in the Windows experience. With the latest Insider builds, Microsoft is embarking on a significant redesign of the Start menu—both visually and functionally...
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For many PC users, the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 represents more than just a standard upgrade. It’s a pivot point influenced by expiring support, changed system requirements, free offers, and new tools. This guide examines every angle of the Windows 10 to 11 upgrade—who’s...
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Windows 11 users are once again at the forefront of Microsoft’s ongoing push to deliver enhanced productivity and AI-powered experiences with the newly released KB5060842 update, targeting those running version 24H2. Rolling out under the “2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2...
With the arrival of the redesigned Start menu in the latest Windows 11 Dev channel build, Microsoft appears to be responding directly to longstanding user frustrations about advertising and clutter creeping into one of Windows’ most iconic interfaces. As this overhaul rolls out to testers, it’s...
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The long-anticipated redesign of the Windows 11 Start menu marks one of the most substantial visual and functional rethinks Microsoft has made to the core Windows user experience since the platform's 2021 debut. Over four years in the making, the new Start menu is finally arriving for many users...
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The convergence of various Start menu redesigns in Windows 11 signals a major evolution for Microsoft’s signature interface—and for the entire ecosystem of Windows users. Over several years, Microsoft has methodically teased, tested, hidden, and then re-revealed iterations of the Start menu...
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An unexpected quirk has captured the attention of millions of Windows fans and IT professionals alike: following the April 2025 update for Windows 11, a mysterious folder called “inetpub” has quietly materialized in the root directory of countless PCs. This innocuous, empty folder, typically a...
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The evolution of the Windows Start Menu has long been a touchstone for Microsoft’s engagement with its user base, reflecting both shifting paradigms in interface design and persistent user demand for greater customization and efficiency. With the rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...
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Here are the key highlights of the new Start menu in Windows 11, now available for testers in the Dev Channel, based on the article you referenced:
New Features of the Windows 11 Start Menu
Larger and Scrollable Start Menu:
The Start menu is now scrollable, allowing all your apps to appear at...
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The release of Windows 11 preview builds 26200.5641 and 26120.4250 marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the operating system, introducing some of the most dramatic changes to the Start menu since Windows 11’s original launch. Both Dev and Beta channel users now have access to a...
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From the moment Windows 11 was officially unveiled, users and IT professionals alike sensed this wasn’t a radical reimagining—it felt more like a living, evolving project. If you’ve worked with the OS for any length of time, that sense hasn’t dissipated. In fact, Microsoft seems to have embraced...
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