Most Windows 11 users know about the regular Start menu with its colorful tiles and recommended apps. But Microsoft has tucked away a second Start menu that you should absolutely use.

Replacing the Windows Start menu If you want to really get serious about Start menu customization, you can replace the built-in offering with something completely new.

Once enabled, these quick-access shortcuts will appear as small icons in the bottom-right corner of the Start menu next to the Power button.

Microsoft is having another go at redesigning the iconic Star menu by expanding its array of pinned shortcuts and letting you scroll to find more rather than clicking an "All" button, as you have ...

Use tools, settings, and tricks to customize the Windows 11 Start menu to your own requirements. We show you how.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Beta Channel. The new Build 22635.5015 (KB5052089) adds several new features and improvements.

Microsoft is reworking the Windows 11 Start menu in 2025, hoping to make it faster, more personal, and easier to use. However, this has also led to the revelation of quite a few rejected designs ...

Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.