The Start Menu in Windows 10 is the central hub for accessing apps, files, and settings. Personalizing it can enhance efficiency and improve your overall experience. Here’s how to tailor it to your preferences.
Begin by opening the Settings menu - right-click the Start button and select Settings, or press Windows key + I. Navigate to Personalization and click on Start to access customization options.
Under Start, you can fine-tune your menu by toggling features like Show more tiles on Start, Show app list in Start menu, Show recently added apps, Show most used apps, Show suggestions, Use Start full screen, and Show recently opened items. These settings allow for better organization and accessibility.
To further personalize your Start Menu, click on Choose which folders appear on Start. Here, you can enable or disable specific folders next to the Power button, making frequently used locations easily accessible.
Managing your pinned apps is simple. Open the Start Menu, right-click an app, and select Pin to Start or Unpin from Start to add or remove items from the pinned section. You can also drag and drop apps together to create a folder, rename it, and expand it by adding more apps. Additionally, resizing app icons allows for a more compact or spacious layout.
A customized Start Menu makes navigating Windows 10 smoother and more intuitive.