Microsoft’s latest redesign of the Start menu on Windows 11 has landed exactly the way most major interface changes do, with a wave of mixed opinions.
A long Reddit thread titled “Thoughts on the new start menu update?” feels less like simple feedback and more like a vote on Microsoft’s overall design direction. While a few people like the changes, most comments share the same message. The new Start menu is too big, too automated, and doesn’t offer enough customization.

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