It may still be a good while before they filter through to release versions of the OS, mind you – especially that Start menu overhaul, which is obviously a sizeable undertaking.

The new Start menu design is available starting with the release of the Windows 11 build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) in the Dev Channel and build 26120.4250 (KB5060820) in the Beta Channel. However, if ...

While Microsoft has not yet announced this feature, the “Start menu Companions” appear to be a way to allow developers to extend the Windows 11 Start menu with widget-like functionality that ...

To remove the “ Recommended ” section from the Windows 11 Start menu, go to Settings by pressing Win+I, select Personalization, then Start. Toggle off options like “ Show recently installed ...

In 2009, Windows 7 was released with an updated version of the Start menu that was identical to the one available in Vista. However, it added "Jump Lists," offering quick access to recent ...

A new test version of Windows 11 is available for Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel with Build 26120.961, which rolls out a significant change: a new Windows Start menu.

News Windows 11’s new Start menu adds a nifty ‘phone companion’ panel The new Start menu is expected to roll out next month, along with several AI-driven features.

The Start menu is the gateway to everything on a Windows PC, from files to apps to settings, and it looks as though Microsoft is planning a substantial refresh for the menu's interface.

There are different Windows Start menu styles, ranging from Windows 7, Modern Style, and Windows 10 style. You will also find a Windows 11 style that offers more customization options than what ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, which include a major Start menu redesign for Windows 11, a celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, new preview builds, and more.

The big picture: Many people continue to complain about the Start menu in Windows 11. While Microsoft has rolled out several updates, they arguably still don't match the beloved Windows 10 version ...

Now rolling out to Windows Insiders As described in a blog post published Tuesday, Microsoft is currently previewing a way to connect and use your iPhone directly from the Windows 11 Start menu.