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Microsoft Previews Windows 8.1’s Changes (Yes, the Start Button Is Back — Sort of)

On June 26th, Microsoft is releasing a preview version of Windows 8.1 code-named “Windows Blue” — the first meaningful update to Windows 8. In a blog post today, the company is publishing brief ...

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

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 ...
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How to restore a more classic Start menu to Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can use the "Open-Shell-Menu" utility to bring back the classic Start menu. I'm not a fan of using third-party tools to tweak the behavior of the operating system, but this app ...
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4 Best Windows 11 Start Menu Replacement Apps and How to Use Them

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 ...
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Windows 11 is adding a 'Share' button to the Start menu and Taskbar

Microsoft wants you to share content/items more frequently, so it's now adding the "Share" button everywhere, including the Start menu and even the taskbar. Windows 11's Share UI is a built-in feature ...