There are plenty of apps out there that let you customize Windows in a variety of ways, whether it's changing the Start menu, ...

Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...

Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...

Every major Windows update since Windows 8 has come with a redesign of the Start menu, and Windows 11 is no exception. This time, though, Microsoft took a radical approach: The taskbar is centered, ...

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Stardock Software has released version 2 of its Start11 utility software, with three new Start menu styles as well as other visual features. Start11, originally released in 2022, was designed in ...

For many users, the integration of Bing search into various elements of Windows 11, including the Start menu, taskbar, and Microsoft Edge, can be both intrusive and resource-intensive. If you are ...