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PC Gamer
James Bentley

Windows 11 gets a fresh new Start menu and it's one of the most useful changes to the UI in yonks

Microsoft Windows 11.

It's easy to make fun of Windows 11. From its constant integration of AI, to a litany of bugs, all the way to its originally pretty tough system requirements, many have felt put off by an operating system that is just supposed to work, but sometimes doesn't. The latest Start menu update didn't fill us with a predictable sense of dread or annoyance, however, it is instead a genuinely pretty useful update that will now allow users to more quickly access important files and apps.

It's quite simple, really. Select Windows 11 Insider Program users on the following builds or newer have received an update that not only puts all of your apps in a scrollable list but also allows you to change how the list is categorised. Much like the recommended or recently used features in the Start menu, this gives quicker access to apps you often use.

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