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The Start Menu has been the central element in Microsoft Windows for nearly three decades. Though loved initially for its resourcefulness, the Menu went through some debatable — I call them abhorrent ...

Microsoft is pushing out a Windows 11 software update that advertises "recommended" software in your device's Start menu to encourage you to download more apps on your PC and tablet. Earlier this ...

The Start menu made its triumphant return in Windows 10 after being jettisoned in Windows 8 and 8.1. But the Windows 10 Start menu is not as user friendly as the one in Windows 7 when it comes to ...

When you first boot up your new PC, your Windows 11 Start Menu is going to look the way it does for every new Windows user. But this isn’t to say you won’t be able to change the appearance of this ...

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 ...

Windows 11 Start Menu not working has become a common problem for many users, owing to which using a PC or laptop has become tedious. The Start Menu has undergone a significant design overhaul with ...

Is the Windows 11 Start menu not working for you? The causes are manifold, from simple problems like a hung-up system process to more complex ones like corrupted system files. We’ll go through all the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Once upon a time, you could open the Windows Start menu, type the ...

Microsoft allows you to import a Start Menu layout from one of their Windows 11/10 computer and export it to another. This can be done to maintain uniformity and ensure that you don’t always have to ...

I like to access photos, phone calls, messages, and other features from my iPhone directly on my Windows PC. Though I rely on apps such as Microsoft's Phone Link and Intel Unison, I wish I had an ...

Here are the main methods to get back the old right-click context menu on Windows 11: Use Show More Options to get the old right-click context menu. Try Registry hack to get old right-click context ...