The update feels like a partial return to the full screen Start Menu from Windows 8, and the expanded height menu on Windows ...

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new Canary build for Windows 11 Insiders, and it brings some big changes: a brand-new, fully ...

The Start menu auto-resizes according to screen size—still no manual resizing; Windows decides for you. The Canary build introduces a scrollable app list and responsive Start columns: 8/6/4 (large) vs ...

Windows Insiders on the Canary Channel can now a redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu with a scrollable list of installed apps.

In the upper area, you can define the general layout and control how many icons should appear in the Start menu. In the Start menu settings, you can use sliders to specify what Windows 11 should and ...

Microsoft introduced a lot of new features and appearance changes with Windows 11. It tweaked the taskbar and brought the Start menu to the center, which Windows users didn’t appreciate. Thankfully, ...

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...

Windows 11 offers a wealth of customization options that can significantly enhance your user experience and productivity. By taking advantage of these features, you can create a personalized workspace ...

Microsoft is having another go at redesigning the iconic Star menu by expanding its array of pinned shortcuts and letting you scroll to find more rather than clicking an "All" button, as you have to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Start menu is usually at the heart of everything you do on ...

In celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary in 2025, it's an appropriate moment to look at the evolution of one of its most iconic features. Of course, I'm referring to the Start menu for Windows.