windows start redesign

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The Windows Start redesign tag covers the ongoing overhaul of the Start menu in Windows 11, including a single-page, mobile-inspired launcher, a denser app grid for large monitors, an automatically generated Category app view, and an integrated Phone Link sidebar. These changes are rolling out via cumulative updates such as KB5074109, part of the January 2026 update (OS Builds 26100.7623 and 26200.7623). Discussions focus on the user experience impact, layout changes, and how the redesign balances traditional desktop workflows with modern, touch-friendly interfaces.
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    Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign Expands with Single Canvas and Phone Link

    Microsoft has begun widening the rollout of the biggest Start menu overhaul Windows 11 has seen since the OS launched, delivering a single‑page, mobile‑inspired launcher, a denser app grid for large monitors, an automatically generated “Category” app view, and an integrated Phone Link sidebar —...
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