Microsoft's Windows 11 has the new retouches that it recently adopted on its latest update. A few changes have been foreign to many from the new look of the start button to the design of the settings.

The new taskbar has a new appearance and feels along with the new look of the start-up button. It has become a bit larger than the older version, increasing its presence on the screen. However, ...

First, open Windows Settings by pressing Windows+1 on the keyboard. You can also rick-click the Start button and choose Settings from the menu. In Settings, select "Apps" in the sidebar and choose ...

Prior to Windows 10, settings are included in the Control Panel, which can be accessed from the Start Menu, either at the top level or under Settings. Windows 10 and later have a Settings button, ...

While the Metro interface is certainly the biggest new feature in Windows 8, you can still access the desktop with the click of a button—it just works a little differently than previous versions of ...

Windows 95 launched exactly 20 years ago today, and though the operating system is long dead many of its ideas still live on. In celebration of 95's 20th birthday, we're revisiting our piece on the ...

The Start Menu in Windows 10 combines the best of both Windows worlds: The menu-based list that began in Windows 95 and the tile-based interface introduced in Windows 8. Just click or tap on the Start ...

How to use Open Shell as your Windows 10 Start menu Your email has been sent The Windows 10 Start menu strives to be versatile by offering you a traditional one ...

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional. He's written for Time, CNET, PCMag, and several other publications. He's the author of two tech books--one on ...