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 ...

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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 ...

Whether you need to open apps, view recently used files, or shut down your PC, the Start menu is an essential part of the Windows experience. But if yours has disappeared, there is no need to panic, ...

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, ...

Windhawk is a free and open-source utility that allows you to customize most aspects of the Windows user interface, including ...

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 ...

Millions of users are expected to upgrade to Windows 11 after the end of Windows 10 support later this month, and the new Start menu and taskbar will be a challenge to get used to. While Microsoft is ...

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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 ...

Some users have reported quite a strange thing. Their Edge or Chrome browser covers the Taskbar when it is launched on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This happens only when one opens a browser, but the ...

We all have bad habits. On a Windows PC, it’s easy to fall into patterns that are “good enough” — they get the job done but may not be the fastest or easiest way to achieve your goals. It’s not that ...