Microsoft revamps Windows 11 start menu for smarter suggestions
Microsoft is working on improving the Start menu. Although these improvements might not be visible at first glance, changes are on the horizon to significantly enhance the recommendation system. This controversial solution has been a topic of discussion since the early days of Windows 11 on the market.
Windows 11, which recently received the update KB5048753 through the Insider channel, now better suggests websites and applications in the Start menu recommendations, notes the Windows Latest service. The aim is to address the primary drawback of the mechanism, which until now has been the debatable effectiveness and logic of selecting recommended applications for use. The idea is for the suggestions to be good enough so that users can discover new programs or actually find websites that may be useful to them.
The changes will also impact the Bing search engine, which is used to display both local and internet results in one place. After the updates, these areas will be separated. Windows Latest points out that this change will be noticeable (at least initially) only within the European Union due to competition regulations. In the U.S., where there are no such rules, the search engine will operate "as usual."
In the context of Windows 11, it is also important to note that the TPM 2.0 module remains crucial for system security—even though changes in this area were suggested briefly. Despite previous misleading information about the possibility of installing Windows 11 without this component, its absence may result in a lack of support and updates.
Windows 10 users should decide to upgrade, as in October 2025, the system will lose support. Microsoft recommends Windows 11 or purchasing new hardware. Extended support is also available, but this is more of an option for businesses than home users.
