In celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary in 2025, it's an appropriate moment to look at the evolution of one of its most iconic features. Of course, I'm referring to the Start menu for Windows.

Microsoft's secret new Start menu replacement is impressive — and might even be a sneak preview of what's on the way with Windows 12. The Windows Start menu isn’t the best search tool when it comes to ...

This week's news recap is here with big Start menu updates (really big), Microsoft's 50th birthday, Copilot news, app updates, new consoles, gaming news and reviews, and a lot more. Here, we talk ...

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 update globally with new AI tools, redesigned Start Menu, widgets on lockscreen, and ...

Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 Start menu design that’s bigger and more customizable than what exists today. Windows watcher phantomofearth discovered the new design in recent builds of ...

A significant update is coming to the Windows 11 Start Menu: Microsoft is now testing a wider, scrollable design, complete with the Windows Phone sidebar. This latest change follows the introduction ...

Another Android-only Windows feature will soon be available for iPhone owners. Another Android-only Windows feature will soon be available for iPhone owners. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...