Are you tired of the Windows 11 UI? Are you jealous of your friends' Linux desktops? If so, you might want to give one of these alternative shells a try.

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The new Windows 11 Start Menu addresses a string of user complaints by simplifying app access, reducing clutter, and streamlining general usability.

Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...

Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...

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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build is not about eye-catching features, it's about engineering. With the release of Insider Preview Build 28000, Microsoft has begun seeding ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

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