Fix what Microsoft got wrong.

In some ways, Windows 11 is still behind older versions of Windows.

Here's how to shrink the giant Windows 11 Start menu and hide unwanted sections using the August 2026 optional update and ViVeTool commands.

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Right-clicking on Windows had been a predictable menu for years. But Windows 11 broke that. Now you get a stripped-down menu that hides half of what you ...

In the upper area, you can define the general layout and control how many icons should appear in the Start menu. In the Start menu settings, you can use sliders to specify what Windows 11 should and ...

You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter. Right-clicking your mouse in Windows 11 File Explorer displays a ...

Microsoft's secret new Start menu replacement is impressive — and might even be a sneak preview of what's on the way with Windows 12. The Windows Start menu isn’t the best search tool when it comes to ...

The current Windows 11 Start menu shows only pinned and recommended apps up front. To see all your installed apps, you have to move to a different screen. The new menu displays all your apps right on ...

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Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Start menu redesign brings customization, Phone Link integration, and a cleaner, more connected user experience. Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a redesigned Start ...