Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Start Menu Is Finally Worth Exploring

New toggles — quickly access Phone Link and other utilities straight from Start.

Adaptive scaling — large screens get up to 8 columns of pinned apps, small screens get 6, all perfectly responsive.

Two view modes — choose between grid layout or smart categories like Work, Play, and Tools.

I’m wondering about attachment and transference with the therapist and the idea of escape and fantasy? How much do you think your strong feelings, constant thoughts, desires to be with your therapist are a way to escape from your present life? I wonder if the transference serves another purpose than to show us our wounds and/or past experiences, but is a present coping strategy for managing what we don’t want to face (even if unconsciously) in the present—-current relationships, life circumstances, etc. Can anyone relate to this concept of escape in relation to their therapy relationship? How does this play out for you?

More customization — hide the "Recommended" section, rearrange app groups, and get more control over layout.

Scrollable app list — no more clicking through “All apps”; everything’s instantly accessible.

If you use a gamepad or handheld PC, the new on-screen keyboard supports full navigation without a mouse or touchscreen. Logging in from your couch just got easier.

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Microsoft has quietly rolled out one of the most user-friendly changes to Windows 11 in months — a redesigned Start menu that finally makes navigation smoother and more intuitive.

🚀 What’s New?

🎮 Bonus: Controller-Friendly Keyboard

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🧠 Final Thoughts

This isn’t just a visual refresh. It’s a real usability upgrade — something Windows hasn’t delivered in a while. Whether you're working, gaming, or multitasking, this new Start menu feels faster, cleaner, and actually enjoyable to use.