4 Start menu changes are coming to Windows 11, and they will shape how you use your PC
Windows 11 Start menu new settings
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Windows 11 Start menu new settings

Windows 11 Start menu new settings
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Windows 11 Start menu new settings

Windows 11
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Windows 11

Image of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 (G1a) laptop.
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Image of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 (G1a) laptop.

Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar
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Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.
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Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.
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Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Windows 11 Start Logo
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The Taskbar is no longer limited to the bottom of screens on Windows 11.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.
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Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.
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Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor up close
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AMD is one of several partners collaborating with Microsoft to increase driver reliability.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup
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Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11
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Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

A computer interface shows an open emoji and GIF selection sidebar, overlaying a dark-themed app. Colorful emojis are featured on a sleek digital screen.
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A computer interface shows an open emoji and GIF selection sidebar, overlaying a dark-themed app. Colorful emojis are featured on a sleek digital screen.

Side profile of the new Dell XPS 14 (2026) with LCD and latest Intel Core Ultra 3 processor.
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Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is one of the latest PCs that may be affected by this Dell SupportAssist app issue.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.
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A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.
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A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

WinUI agent for GitHub Copilot
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The WinUI agent plugin includes eight specialized skills to help create, package, and debug native Windows applications.

Windows 11 file Explorer
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File Explorer launch time is used as a benchmark for WinUI 3 performance improvements.