#Start Menu
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Windows 11 Start Menu is Getting a Floating Widgets Sidebar of Its Own
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Microsoft is working on a Start Menu Companion feature that will bring Adaptive Cards similar to live tiles on the Windows 11 Start menu. It's currently being tested on the latest Windows 11 Insider Beta build.
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Seeing Ads in Windows 11 Start Menu? Here’s How to Disable It
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Microsoft is now pushing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu with the April 2024 optional update. If you are seeing promotional ads in the Start Menu, you can disable it from Windows Settings.
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