Windows 11 Start menu’s Category view is missing manual controls, apps land in “Other.” Microsoft says it’s listening to feedback

The article discusses the Windows 11 Start menu's Category view lacking manual controls, leading apps to be placed in the "Other" category without user input. Users are expressing dissatisfaction with the inability to customize categories or move apps between groups for better organization. Microsoft acknowledges the feedback and mentions passing the issue to the engineering team for future consideration. The Categories in the Start menu are formed using a local mapping table, and apps are assigned to categories based on a 15MB JSON file locally. The article also highlights user frustrations with apps ending up in the "Other" category and the inability to resize the new Start menu.