Windows 11 quietly fixed Start. You just have to unlock it.

The new Windows 11 Start Menu addresses a string of user complaints by simplifying app access, reducing clutter, and streamlining general usability.

Since its inception, the redesigned Start menu in Windows 11 has been a divisive feature. Though it probably has its fans, many people have given the interface a thumbs down. If you’re one of the ...

Someone recreated Windows 8.1's tiled Start menu for Linux — a niche, open-source throwback. It's Python-based, supports flatpaks, Steam, and native apps; tiles are movable and colors customizable.

I spend too much of my time figuring out how to reverse or at least workaround the bad behaviors in Windows 11.

Windows 11 is more advanced than you might think. We show you how to take advantage of AI‑powered Copilot tricks, ...

Learn how to remove Copilot from Windows 11, including Edge, Search, Photos, Notepad, File Explorer, Paint, and other ...

It's not the "big features" that change how people respond when they use Windows; it's the little pauses. The search for a ...

Procrastinating on an OS upgrade? Here are a few ways to switch to Windows 11 for free.

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over ...

I'm encouraged by Microsoft's 2026 roadmap, but these long-standing Windows 11 issues still matter most to everyday PC users.

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?