The new ‘All Apps’ list in the Windows 10 Start Menu may remind you of the ‘All Programs’ list in earlier versions of Windows, but it functions quite differently. Here’s how to organize and manage your All Apps application shortcuts, as well as how to remove apps from this list without needing to uninstall them.
How to Add the Run Command to the Windows 10 Start Menu
Although most day-to-day tasks in Windows can be accomplished via the standard graphical user interface, a tremendous amount of power and functionality relies upon the Run command, something that Microsoft removed from its usual location in the Windows 10 Start Menu. There are certainly other ways to access the Run command in Windows 10, but for those who prefer to use a Start Menu shortcut, here’s how to get it back.
The Evolution of the Windows Start Menu: Windows 95 to Windows 10
How to Remove Live Tiles and Get a Smaller Windows 10 Start Menu
The Start Menu is back in Windows 10, but it’s not quite how many longtime Windows users remember it. Microsoft’s use of Windows 8-style live tiles is one of the biggest changes, but they’re a waste of space if you don’t plan to use them. Here’s how you can dump the live tiles and get a smaller Windows 10 Start Menu.
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How to Disable Transparency Effects in Windows 10
Windows 10 retains some of the transparency effects found in previous versions of the operating system, but some users prefer a higher contrast appearance without the transparent aesthetic. Here’s a quick tip on how to disable transparency in Windows 10.
Two Ways to Manage and Disable the Charms Bar in Windows 8
On Windows 8 touch devices, the Charms Bar is generally very useful, but those who use Windows 8 primarily on a desktop with a mouse and keyboard may find it distracting, and may be frustrated by inadvertently triggering the bar when the mouse is moved to the right corners of the screen. To avoid these issues, here are two ways to manage and disable the Charms Bar in Windows 8.1.
Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Menu with a Custom Toolbar
By now, just about everyone knows that Windows 8 killed the Start Menu, and that Windows 10 will bring it back next year. But those who miss the Start Menu don’t need to wait for Windows 10. While there are several third party software options that can restore Start Menu functionality in Windows 8, you can also hack together your own Start Menu-like quick launcher using Taskbar toolbars.
How to Switch from the Start Menu to the Start Screen in Windows 10
One of the biggest changes coming in Windows 10 is the return of the Start Menu. But with Windows 8 on the market for the past two years, some users may prefer to stick with the now-familiar Start Screen. Here’s how to switch back to the Start Screen interface in the Windows 10 Technical Preview.