XDA Developers on MSN

I tried replacing the Start menu with an open-source launcher, and it's a huge upgrade

The Start menu on Windows 11 is far from the most efficient way to launch apps, so why not use an open-source alternative ...
Computerworld

The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar

Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft has made a lot of changes to the Start menu and taskbar over the past few years. On ...
Consumer Reports

How to Get Rid of the Ads and Other Shortcomings in Windows 11

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...
Ars Technica

Back to basics: Microsoft tests overhauled Start menu in Windows 11 beta builds

Microsoft's priority now is the cloud and AI business, and it shows. Windows 11 looks and behaves janky compared to the Linux desktop environment KDE. KDE is a delight and a joy to use compared to ...