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IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
May 23, 2026 · Industry Insights

Windows 11 Gets Epic Overhaul: Taskbar, Start Menu, Updates, and AI Tweaks

Microsoft is rolling out a major Windows 11 preview update that lets users reposition the taskbar, introduces a smaller taskbar option, redesigns the start menu with size controls, restores local account setup, gives finer update control, reduces WebView2‑related memory bloat by moving to WinUI 3, and tones down Copilot AI integration.

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Windows 11 Gets Epic Overhaul: Taskbar, Start Menu, Updates, and AI Tweaks
Java Tech Enthusiast
Java Tech Enthusiast
Apr 25, 2025 · User Experience Design

How to Unlock and Use Windows 11’s New Start Menu Grid Layout

This guide explains Microsoft’s redesigned Windows 11 start menu that removes the secondary All‑apps list in favor of a grid view, compares it with the list view, shows how to enable the feature via ViveTool, and discusses its usability pros and cons.

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How to Unlock and Use Windows 11’s New Start Menu Grid Layout
IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Feb 13, 2025 · Frontend Development

Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 Start Menu Hierarchy in Upcoming Build

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 Start menu in build 22635.4805 that removes the recommendation section, flattens hierarchy, and presents all apps alphabetically, while also offering alternative sorting modes such as category grids, though some elements like Phone Link remain and the changes may appear at Build 2025.

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Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 Start Menu Hierarchy in Upcoming Build
IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Jun 27, 2024 · Frontend Development

Microsoft Introduces Floating Panel and Phone Link Integration in Windows 11 Insider Preview

On June 21, 2024, Microsoft released Insider Beta build 22635.3790, adding a floating panel to the Start menu that showcases the Phone Link feature, enabling Android users to view battery status, handle calls, messages, and photos directly from Windows, while also introducing adaptive‑card widgets that can be created via JSON.

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Microsoft Introduces Floating Panel and Phone Link Integration in Windows 11 Insider Preview