Microsoft recently got slammed by an ex-engineer for the "comically bad" performance of Windows 11. Following that, another former Windows guru has now criticized the company with a dose of sarcasm.
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Microsoft has started testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu. Notably, the Start menu shows ads in the form of app recommendations and comes hot off the heels of the latest insider build update.
One of the promises Microsoft made about Windows 11 was about the performance benefits it had. A former Microsoft engineer, however, has called Windows 11 out on its "comically bad" performance.
Microsoft has been making lots of changes to the recommended section where it promotes apps and websites. The company may now be looking to add a dedicated button on Windows 11 just for that.
Popular Windows tweaking tool Windhawk has a new mod that was added recently. This new mod is called Windows 11 Start Menu Helper and as the name says it helps to tweak and modify the Start menu.
As Microsoft had announced two days ago, ExplorerPatcher's two latest versions resolve the Windows 11 22H2 Start menu issues. Alongside that, the app also brings new UWP options, and more.
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Microsoft has detailed an issue wherein the latest Windows 11 update is breaking the Start menu (again) as it won't open. The issue is happening as a result of the conflict with third-party apps.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
Microsoft is working on another change to its Recommended section in Windows 11. However, users may be glad to know that this time, it is not more ads or promos, but something you may appreciate.
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Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its App restore via OOBE which it debuted back in May. In case you weren't aware, the feature is meant to make it easier to back-up and restore apps.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
Microsoft opened an issue related to Office APIs and Windows Shell four months ago in January. The company has finally updated the issue with a workaround, confirming it hasn't managed to fix it yet.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
Windows 11 is a great operating system overall, but it has several quirks users find controversial or straight annoying. Here are ten apps that will make the OS more convenient and less irritating.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
Stardock Start11 is a powerful Windows 11 customization tool that brings back the classic Start menu while allowing users to personalize and enhance their desktop experience.
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Last year, Microsoft begun adding "recommended" promo content on various places including the Start menu on Windows 11. Now, it looks like the company is deciding on renaming it to "For you".
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday has security fixes. However, the latest update also has new hidden features under the hood. These include an all-new Start menu search and Taskbar search.
For a while now, Microsoft has been testing ads and promos for its products and features on Windows 11 with tidbits seen in File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and now in the Start menu also.
Microsoft has confirmed that the Start menu on Windows 11 is failing to open on certain systems. The issued popped up since the KB5014668 update. The company has provided a workaround.
Start11 continues to see new features that make the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu suck a bit less. New features in RC2 include hide recently installed apps, 240Hz support and more.
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