Recent technical reports indicate that the upcoming updates will include four major changes aimed at improving the user experience and reducing current design limitations.
One of the most notable changes expected is giving users greater ability to control the components of the Start menu.
Instead of the current fixed design, Microsoft will provide the option to show or hide entire sections within the menu.
The user will be able to disable or activate the installed applications section, the recommendations section, which displays recent files and applications, and a list of all applications.
This change is an important step towards further personalizing the user experience, especially for users who prefer a simpler and less cluttered interface.
Change the size of the list
The upcoming update will also add new capabilities to control the size of the Start menu, as Microsoft will provide presets that allow choosing different sizes such as small or large.
Despite this flexibility, it will not be possible to change the size completely freely, which means that control will remain within preset limits of the company.
Privacy improvements
Among the new updates, Microsoft will add privacy-related options within the Start menu. The user will be able to hide his account information, such as name and profile picture.
This feature is specifically aimed at users in work or study environments, or those who frequently share their screens, as it helps reduce the display of personal information on the interface.
Better organization of recommendations
Microsoft will reorganize the recommendations section within the Start menu, so that content is more clearly separated.
A distinction will be made between recent files, suggested applications, system content, or general suggestions.
The goal of this change is to reduce the clutter caused by mixing different types of content within the same section, and make the experience clearer and easier to use.
These updates reflect Microsoft’s move towards making Windows 11 more flexible and customizable, after criticism from users of the strict design of the Start menu compared to previous versions.
It is expected that these changes will arrive in future updates to the system during the coming period. (Erm News)
