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Someone recreated the Windows 8 start menu in Linux for some reason

Someone recreated Windows 8.1's tiled Start menu for Linux — a niche, open-source throwback. It's Python-based, supports flatpaks, Steam, and native apps; tiles are movable and colors customizable.
Digital Trends

Windows 11 may bring Live Tiles back from the dead — sort of

The latest Windows 11 Canary build 26212 has quietly introduced support for what is being called “Start Menu Companions.” These are small widget-like apps designed to appear alongside your pinned apps ...
Neowin

ExplorerPatcher sets Windows 10 Start menu right, but breaks Windows 11's0 0

ExplorerPatcher was having several issues on Windows 10. The latest update finally resolves them but it is Windows 11 now that is having issues as confirmed by Microsoft earlier today. ExplorerPatcher ...
Ars Technica

Back to basics: Microsoft tests overhauled Start menu in Windows 11 beta builds

Microsoft's priority now is the cloud and AI business, and it shows. Windows 11 looks and behaves janky compared to the Linux desktop environment KDE. KDE is a delight and a joy to use compared to ...