XDA Developers on MSN

I tried replacing the Start menu with an open-source launcher, and it's a huge upgrade

The Start menu on Windows 11 is far from the most efficient way to launch apps, so why not use an open-source alternative ...
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Microsoft previews new super-sized Start menu for Windows 11

Give it up for the snappily named Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641. For with it comes a new super-sized Start menu. The new menu is designed to make it easier to access your favourite apps ...
Computerworld

The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar

Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft has made a lot of changes to the Start menu and taskbar over the past few years. On ...
ExtremeTech

How to bring back the Start menu and button to Windows 8

If you're running Windows 8.1 today and want the Start menu back, take a look at our list of the best, least expensive, and most authentic Windows 8 Start menu replacements. By Jamie Lendino March 24, ...
InfoWorld

Windows 7 tricks: 20 top tips and tweaks

3. Double-click “Add Search Internet link to Start Menu,” and from the screen that appears, select Enabled. Then click OK and close the Group Policy Editor. 4. From now on, when you type a search term ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 is getting a revamped Start Menu

In a nutshell: Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu that ditches the dual-section design for a larger layout with everything on a single scrollable page, including All Apps, Pinned ...