Hands-On: The New Windows 11 Start Menu

After ignoring and even undermining the platform for years, Microsoft is racing to improve Windows 11 this year.
ZDNet

Microsoft's revamped Windows 11 Start menu is rolling out - but I'll stick with my favorite alternative

The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users. The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section. Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu replacement. The Windows 11 ...
Neowin

KB5048779: Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 OOBE (initial setup experience)KB5048779: Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 OOBE (initial setup experience)KB5048779: Microsoft ...

This update improves the Windows 11, version 24H2 out-of-box experience (OOBE). This update applies only to the Windows 11 OOBE process and is available only when OOBE updates are installed. Although ...
Neowin

Microsoft releases KB5050575 OOBE (initial setup) update for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025

Microsoft released January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates on Windows 10 under KB5049981 / KB5050008 / KB5049993 / KB5050013, and Windows 11 under KB5050009, KB5050021 last week. Alongside them, the ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 is getting a revamped Start Menu

In a nutshell: Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu that ditches the dual-section design for a larger layout with everything on a single scrollable page, including All Apps, Pinned ...