KB5077181 could make some PCs faster if explorer.exe was hanging on your system, and it also fixes the black screen issue on Nvidia GPUs.

Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...

Start11 v2.5 allows you to move your taskbar to the sides of your screen. The update also enables a vertical taskbar option for Windows 11. Start11 now supports having Start button on the left and ...

Microsoft is reportedly bringing back movable taskbar to Windows 11 in 2026, along with taskbar resizing, both of which are ...

Start11 2.55 addresses numerous taskbar/start menu bugs, while also enhancing drawing and animation performance. New options: auto-hide only hides when a window covers the taskbar; wheel scrolls the ...

Windows Studio effects can now be accessed directly from Quick Settings on the taskbar, for devices that have a supported Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This makes it quick and easy to enable and ...

One of the standout additions in this update is the ability to share local files directly from the taskbar. When searching for files, users can now share them with friends or colleagues straight from ...

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This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...