Windows 11 is getting a revamped Start Menu with an option to disable the annoying recommendations

In a nutshell: Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu that ditches the dual-section design for a larger layout with everything on a single scrollable page, including All Apps, Pinned Apps, and Recommendations. The new Start Menu will also allow users to disable the annoying recommendations and customize the layout to match their style. The new layout is hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds in the Dev and Beta channels, but reputable tipster @phantomofearth spotted the feature yesterday. The single-page layout puts the Pins and Recommendations at the top, with the All Apps list below. Scrolling the page will allow users to browse the installed apps without clicking the "All" button. The best thing about the redesign is the ability to disable the Start Menu's 'Recommended' section, which many users don't like. To turn it off, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Start and then toggle off "Show recommended files in Start, recent files in File Explorer, and ... Read full article.