When Windows 11 made its debut back in 2021, it was a totally fresh and new experience, and it still looks much better than Windows 10 ever did. But it's been three years since then, and when you use ...

Overview Microsoft’s November 2025 update brings a major revamp to the Windows 11 Start Menu.The new Start experience offers ...

Microsoft is finally bringing tabs to the Windows File Explorer, allowing you to open multiple views in the same window, while flipping between directories or other items through a menu at the top of ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...

During the weeks leading up to the general release of Windows 11 and for some weeks after it, I did a series of Closer Look articles in which I explored several features of the OS and discussed what I ...

Windows 11 build 22579 is out in the Dev Channel. It includes improvements to Start, tablet mode, and more. Microsoft has just pushed out a late week Insider preview build of Windows 11 for those in ...

A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft released another Windows 11 preview build with one feature users miss a lot after moving from Windows 10 to 11: folders on the Start menu, we even took a Closer Look ...

How to add quick access icons to the Start Menu in Windows 11 Your email has been sent An often overlooked tweak of the Windows 11 Start Menu is something users have been doing since the beginning, ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Dev Channel preview build that introduces new features including support for folders in the Start Menu, Focus and Do not disturb modes, and support for ...

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 ...