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Windows 11 is getting a big Start menu overhaul with better layout customization and more


We have our first look at a brand new, wider Start menu layout that combines the pinned apps and the apps list into one interface, and lets you turn off the Recommended area.

Microsoft appears to be working on a significant update to the Start menu on Windows 11 that merges the pinned and recommended areas with the apps list, bringing it all into one combined interface. The current Windows 11 Start menu isn't very customizable which makes it a frequently critiqued area of the OS. Merging the apps list with the pinned area is likely an attempt to appeal to Windows 10 users, which has a Start menu that can show both pins and the apps list at the same time.

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