Blog Post: New Windows 11 Start Menu

Overview

• Introduction to the new Windows 11 Start Menu available in the dev channel.
• Personal opinions on the improvements and changes.

Key Features of the New Start Menu

• Size and Layout: Larger and more comprehensive than the current Start Menu.
• All Apps on One Page: Includes pinned apps, allowing easier access.
• Customizable View:
  • Ability to disable the "Recommended" section.
  • Apps can be viewed by category, grid, or list. The category view is recommended for ease of use.
• Beta Limitations: Some features, like creating custom categories, are not yet available.

Technical Information

• Insider Preview Build: To test this menu, users need to download Windows Insider preview build from the dev channel, specifically OS build 26200.5641.

Bug and Feedback

• Recognition Issues: Some apps like VLC do not appear accurately categorized.
• Phone App Icon: Appears in the Start Menu when the phone is connected.

Activation Steps

• The new Start Menu may not be available to all users in the dev channel and requires enabling via a third-party tool.
• Vive Tool Activation Process:
  1. Download and unzip the Vive tool from GitHub.
  2. Run Terminal as administrator and navigate to the tool's location.
  3. Use specific commands to enable the feature, then restart the PC for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion

• The new Start Menu is visually appealing and functionally improved.
• It's still being refined, with some bugs present in the beta version.
• Anticipation for further updates and improvements post-beta.

Engagement

• The blog invites readers to share thoughts and questions in the comment section for further discussion.

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Hope this post provided useful insights into the new Windows 11 Start Menu. Feel free to leave comments or questions below!