If you are new to Windows 11, then check out these tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the operating system.

Out of the box, some of Windows 11's settings are configured in a questionable manner - here's what I always tweak for a ...

Within a few seconds, your desktop and taskbar should reload, and your Start menu should reappear. If Windows Explorer doesn’t restart automatically, you can also start it manually.

Start menu and Taskbar alignment On Windows 10 and previous versions, the Taskbar and Start menu have always been aligned to the left, which is a layout many users find familiar.

As Microsoft turns 50, we're looking at the Start menu's changes from its debut in Windows 95, passing through 98, ME, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.

The most visible difference in Windows 11 from its predecessor is that the Start menu and program icons have been centered in the Taskbar instead of being on the far left as in all previous versions.

Besides taskbar improvements, the latest Dev and Beta builds contain a massive Start menu redesign, which addresses popular feedback from users.

Start menu and Taskbar alignment On Windows 10 and previous versions, the Taskbar and Start menu have always been aligned to the left, which is a layout many users find familiar.

Windows 11 KB5065426 is 2025 Update for Windows 11 24H2 and it's one of the big updates with taskbar, Explorer, AI features.

Instead, use search — type the name of an app into the Start menu. Pin applications you use to your taskbar — or at least pin them to the top of the Start menu so they’re easy to access.

Microsoft is rolling out two new Windows 11 builds with improvements for File Explorer, Start menu, and more.