XDA Developers on MSN

5 Start menu alternatives and Windows tweaks that will speed up your workflow

The Start menu is an essential part of the Windows experience, but it's not always the most efficient and customizable. To counter this, Microsoft introduced a sleek and modernized Start menu in ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Someone recreated the Windows 8 start menu in Linux for some reason

Someone recreated Windows 8.1's tiled Start menu for Linux — a niche, open-source throwback. It's Python-based, supports ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's revamped Windows 11 Start menu is rolling out - but I'll stick with my favorite alternative

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 replacement. The Windows 11 ...
Ars Technica

Back to basics: Microsoft tests overhauled Start menu in Windows 11 beta builds | Ars OpenForum

Microsoft's priority now is the cloud and AI business, and it shows. Windows 11 looks and behaves janky compared to the Linux desktop environment KDE. KDE is a delight and a joy to use compared to ...
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 ...