Windows 11 Could Make a Much-Needed Change to the Start Menu
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Summary
Windows Insider is a programme in which users can gain early access to updates to the Microsoft Windows operating system, presently containing features in the works for Windows 11.
In the most recent test build, participants have noted an improved Start menu, addressing one of the most common grievances about Windows 11: the auto-fill “recommended” section, which users cannot historically remove.
The new update gives users the power to switch off recommendations for apps, files and other features, grouping them together for a seamless scrolling experience.
Though these features are available for Insider users (who can access them with PowerShell commands and the ViveTool), they are not officially announced by Microsoft and are not on by default, so may not be released to the general public.
This could signal a shift in direction from Microsoft, who have previously said they had no plans to let users turn off recommendations entirely, or it could be a limited test.
