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 ...

SystemTrayMenu is a free open source Start Menu alternative for Windows 11/10. It is a handy freeware that you can use to browse and open your files and folders within a few clicks. It is more like a ...

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 ...

If you want to pin or unpin icons to the Taskbar or Start Menu in Windows 11, here is how you can do that. It is possible to pin any app to the Taskbar and Start Menu without using third-party ...

Rich is the Content Director of XDA, MakeUseOf, and How-To Geek, and I've been reporting on all things consumer tech since 2013. More recently, I've had more of a focus on Windows, and I've reviewed ...

Windows 11's Start menu has long been a topic of debate. It's slow, it's not very useful, and it used to be packed with ads. It might have been the straw that broke the camel's back for many people ...

Q. Your April article (“Optimize Windows 11 With These 8 Settings Tweaks“) had good tips for adjusting the Start menu and taskbar, but I’d like to do more. How can I go deeper into customization? A.

Novak is a seasoned tech reporter, copywriter, and creative strategist with over 15 years of experience specializing in consumer technology and cybersecurity. Currently an active contributor to ...

Not happy with the Windows 10 Start menu? Open Shell is a free Start menu alternative worth trying. The Windows 10 Start menu strives to be versatile by offering you ...