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Windows 11’s new Start menu with Categories layout begins showing up on more PCs, and it really needs a resize button

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Microsoft's new Start menu layout in Windows 11, featuring Categories, is gradually rolling out to more PCs. The update, part of Windows 11 KB5074109, aims to streamline the user experience but lacks a resize button, leading to a taller appearance on some devices. Despite user feedback, Microsoft has no plans to introduce a resizable Start menu akin to Windows 10 or allow taskbar relocation. The new Start menu offers customization options and aims to reduce the number of clicks needed to access apps.

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