ZDNET's key takeaways The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users.The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section.Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu ...

Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.

You can change the Start menu to any custom color you want, but that will, by default, change the Taskbar to the same color.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5068861) with a redesigned Start menu, battery icons, and ...

The update, released under KB5068861, brings a redesigned Start Menu along with several new tools and improvements for ...

Windows 11’s November update is now rolling out, moving the redesigned Start menu out of preview and adding a clearer battery readout. It also fixes a background Task Manager issue and improves ...

The November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 mark the rollout of a redesigned Start Menu with a responsive layout ...

The latest Windows 11 Insider update tries to improve the Start menu. The menu shows all apps on the main page and a screen for your phone. The update also enhances File Explorer with a recommended ...

If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle of the screen. I actually like it ...

Windows 11 users are getting a long-awaited Start menu redesign this week. While the features have been available in the ...

Wild Task Manager bugs, redesigned Start menu for Windows 11, financial reports, gaming improvements, Copilot on taskbar, and other news in this week's Microsoft Weekly recap.

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...