Microsoft revamps the Start menu in Windows 11 — scrollable layout, new views, and fewer clicks

The new Start menu in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 brings category and grid views, Phone Link integration, and the ability to ...
TweakTown

Ever thought Windows 11's updates were confusingly named? Microsoft is fixing this

Do you reckon that Windows 11's Update History page looks like a chaotic mess? Well, you're quite right - and Microsoft is aiming to tidy it up.

How to Enable the New Start Menu on Windows 11

You can enable the refreshed Start menu on Windows 11 after installing the KB5067036 update and enabling a feature ID via ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I Installed These 5 Open-Source Apps When I Upgraded to Windows 11

NanaZip is a fork of the popular software 7-Zip,which allows you to create, open, or modify archive files. It offers a modern ...

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 23H2 — here’s what you need to do before November 11

Windows 11 version 23H2 reaches end-of-life next month. If you’re still running it, it’s time to move to 24H2 or 25H2 to stay ...

Windows 11 Update Brings Customizable Start Menu and Streamlined App Discovery

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Start menu redesign brings customization, Phone Link integration, and a cleaner, more connected ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Details How to Upgrade C++ Projects for Visual Studio 2026

Microsoft outlined steps for developers to migrate existing C++ projects to Visual Studio 2026 with updated toolsets, standards, and SDKs.
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code Expands AI Flexibility with Bring Your Own Key

Microsoft expanded model choice in VS Code with Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), enabling developers to connect models from any provider and manage them through a new extensible API.