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How to enable new Start menu design on Windows 11
To enable the new Start menu on Windows 11, use ViveTool to manually activate the hidden feature IDs. Open Command Prompt as administrator, navigate to the ViveTool folder, and run the vivetool /enable /id:47205210,49221331,49381526,49402389,49820095,55495322,48433719 command. Microsoft has officially unveiled a new Start menu design for Windows 11. You can try it now on any device enrolled in the Dev or…
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Builds 26200.5641 and 26120.4250 for Windows 11 adds Start menu redesign (Dev and Beta)
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 previews 26200.5641 (Dev) and 26120.4250 (Beta), delivering the same new features across both channels. These updates introduce a redesigned Start menu, new Lock Screen widget controls, a privacy-focused Narrator Screen Curtain, a controller-friendly keyboard layout, and several system fixes. Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews of Windows 11, including build 26200.5641 (KB5060824)…
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7 ways to customize the Windows 11 Start Menu
Are you tired of the same Windows 11 Start Menu whenever you boot up your PC? Whether you’re wondering how to move the Start Menu in Windows 11 to the left or want to organize it better, there are plenty of built-in options. You can change the Windows 11 Start Menu and personalize everything from pinned apps and folders to…
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How to Set Up and Start Using Your New Nintendo Switch 2
So, you’ve braved the pre-order sites, or maybe you’ve just gotten lucky while waiting in line—either way, you’ve got yourself a Nintendo Switch 2. Congratulations! But before you start gaming, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind while setting up your console. Nintendo is known for being user friendly, but also a bit particular. Case in…
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Windows 11 build 27871 brings Start menu, Taskbar, Energy Saver changes (Canary)
Windows 11 build 27871 is out in the Canary Channel. It introduces energy-saving controls for IT admins via Intune and Group Policy, grouped mobile notifications in the Start menu, and visual improvements to the Taskbar. It also includes fixes for virtualization, File Explorer, Task Manager, and audio issues. However, the build lacks major experimental features, continuing a trend of disappointing…
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How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu
Whether you’re new to Windows or upgrading from a previous version, understanding the Start Menu in Windows 11 and how to use it is key to getting things done effectively. Redesigned for simplicity and speed, the Windows 11 Start Menu offers a clean look and easy access to your apps, files, and system tools. However, it also has some annoying…
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It’s Time to Start a Tariff Emergency Fund
The only thing that’s certain about the current tariff situation is that a lot of things are about to get more expensive for U.S. consumers. The impact of the new tariffs is estimated to be more than $5,000 per year for the average household, which means all the work you’ve put into figuring out your home budget and personal finances…
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A New Start Menu and More Major Upgrades Are Coming to Windows 11
Alongside a couple of new Surface devices, Microsoft has also announced a number of notable upgrades on the way for Windows 11, covering the Start menu, Copilot AI, and core Windows utilities such as Paint and the Snipping Tool. The Start menu changes are significant, and I wrote about them last month when they were first spotted in hidden code.…
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What Is a Homelab, and How Do You Start One?
Summary A homelab can range from a Raspberry Pi to a cluster of high-end devices, evolving over time. A homelab’s flexibility lets you decide size, power, and devices included. The choice is yours. Homelabs are not strictly defined and anyone can start with basic, affordable equipment. Have you seen the term “homelab” but weren’t exactly sure what it is? Well,…
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Amazon Might Start Showing Customers Some Tariff-Related Price Increases
Amazon and the White House are not getting along at the moment. A report from Punchbowl News claims that Amazon had plans to disclose how tariffs are raising the price of products across the site. It seems that when you clicked on a product, you would not only see the current cost, but also the northward effect Trump’s tariffs had…
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