The operating system has been so disappointing to the point that it is almost impossible to find someone who is not dissatisfied with Windows 11. However, Microsoft is now developing a new Start Menu that is likely to bring some satisfaction to users. This new design seems to be a positive change that is intended to improve the user experience.
Bluesky user Phantomoferth, who participated in Windows Insider builds, spotted the new Start Menu in this recent build. This menu presents all your apps in one place in a comprehensive, streamlined form, which eliminates the confusion of the past. Most importantly, users will get the ability to remove the recommendation feed in this update, which is a welcome change for many.
This new Start Menu focuses on putting apps front and center, providing a clean and simple experience. However, the customization options available in this menu are what are attracting users more. It can be said that this feature has the potential to make Windows 11 even more attractive.
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Customization: Answering user wishes
Previous Windows 10 users have long been asking for the return of this type of feature to the Start menu, which explains why they are excited about this new update. It is not surprising that Windows has taken a step back and considered user wishes, but it seems to be a step in the right direction. This change is likely to bring relief to many users.
However, Windows 11 still faces some problems, most notably its strict hardware requirements, and it is still a source of dissatisfaction for some users. For example, many people still use Windows 10 for gaming PCs because Windows 11's requirements seem unnecessarily strict. In this context, the new Start menu solves one problem, but there is still a lot to be done to increase overall satisfaction.
With this new design, users can easily access their apps without having to go through two separate menus, and there is also an option to remove unnecessary features like the recommended section. However, the alphabetical list of apps is not yet completely refined, but it certainly provides better accessibility compared to the past. These small improvements will be useful for users.
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Categorisation and Simplicity: New Life in the Start Menu
The new user interface (UI) gives users the ability to view "All apps" alphabetically, in a name grid, or in categories, which provides convenient options. In the past, the categorisation setting was not very useful as it required multiple clicks to access apps. Now, this process has been simplified, which saves users time.
With categorisation, all apps in the Start menu can be clearly seen on a single page without scrolling, which is a simple but effective improvement. It may not be a revolutionary change, but it makes using Windows a little easier, which may stop some users from turning to alternatives like Linux. Microsoft is trying to regain user trust with these small changes.
If you don't like the categorization, you can now pin up to 8 apps per row, moving away from the previous 3-row limit. This feature offers the ability to fully customize the Start menu, which is a welcome change for those who want to tailor it to their personal needs. These customization options provide users with flexibility and creativity.