1 week Ago By Kahekashan
�Microsoft is giving the Windows 11 Start menu a much-needed refresh, making itlarger, more practical, and user-friendly. A recent discovery by Windowsenthusiast phantomofearth in the latest preview builds reveals thatthis redesigned menu not only expands the layout but also introduces a keycustomization feature: the ability to disable the recommended feed of files andapps. This recommended section has been a major source of frustration for manyusers transitioning from Windows 10.
It takes up valuable space and oftendisplays files or apps that aren't relevant to everyone. Thankfully, with theupdated layout, users can now turn it off entirely, allowing for a cleaner,more personalized Start experience. The redesigned Start menu keeps everything on one easy-to-scroll page,eliminating the need to switch between sections.
You can now view all apps at aglance and choose between a categorized or list-style layout, depending on yourpreference. Another welcome change is the increased space for pinned apps—users can nowpin up to eight apps per row, with no longer a restriction of just three rows.This allows for quicker access to frequently used apps without unnecessaryclutter.
� The hidden major Start menu update has been backported to 23H2 Beta in build 22635.5170 https://t.co/rirYAqxEt1— phantomofearth 🌳 (@phantomofearth) April 7, 2025 Microsoft is currently testing this improved Start menu in the 24H2 previewbuilds of Windows 11 and has even rolled it out to some 23H2 versions.
Thisstrongly indicates that the broader rollout to all Windows 11 users could bejust around the corner..
