There are some nice features hidden in the parameters that you might not know about.
Let’s unearth them.
By default, the Start Menu and apps pinned to the taskbar are centered.
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To do this, go to options > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors."
Change the “Taskbar Alignment” to “Left.”
Customize the Color
There are two ways you could customize the color on the Start Menu.
This is also reflected in the taskbar and other areas of the interface.
you might also make the Start Menu and taskbar a completely custom color.
However, thisonly works if you use the dark theme.
You don’t have to leave them in the order they were pinned.
Windows 11 comes with plenty of apps already pinned to the menu.
You don’t have to keep them there forever.
Simply right-click an app in the Start Menu and select “Unpin From Start” from the menu.
Add Folder Shortcuts
The Start Menu is essentially a place for different types of shortcuts.
One of the handiest types ofshortcuts in Windows 11 is shortcuts for folders.
you could have quick access to a number of different folders from right next to the power menu button.
This handy feature is surprisingly not enabled by default.
First, go to options > Personalization > Start > Folders.
There are three options, actually.
The default 50/50 split, “More Pins” for more apps, and “More Recommendations.”
It’s also where you could get into the full list of apps on your PC.
To enable this, head over to tweaks > Personalization > Start.
Here you’ll find a toggle for “Show Most Used Apps.”
Now you’ll see your six most used apps at the top of the list for easy access.
But did you know right-clicking the Start button also does something?
There’s actually a very handy list of quick actions hidden behind right-clicking the Start button.
Shortcuts to things like theDevice Manager,Disk Management,Task Manager,Terminal, and Run.
you could minimize the section—or remove it entirely—but it’s occasionally useful.
However, you may not like everything that shows up there.
Thankfully, you’re able to easily remove files that appear in the “Recommended” section.
Simply right-poke the file and select “Remove From List.”
It won’t appear there anymore.
Microsoft says these effectsshouldn’t affect performance.
However, you may simply not like the look of it.
To turn it off, go to controls > Personalization > Colors and toggle off “Transparency Effects.”
The Start Menu is a huge part of the Windows 11 experience.
Hopefully, with these tips in your back pocket, you might get the most out of it.
