Microsoft has some big changes for Windows 11, not the least of which is the return of grouping in the Start Menu, not to mention File Explorer tabs.
Windows 11 was a rather unexpected announcement, considering Microsoft painted Windows 10 as the last Windows release, so to speak. At first glance, the changes the new version brought were minimal and a little controversial. The rearrangement of the Task Bar and the overhaul of the Start Menu ruffled the feathers of many desktop users as it reeked of touch-based tablet design cues, for example. Underneath, however, Windows 11 is more than just a facelift, especially with how it opened the doors to finally updating the operating system’s first-party applications. Venerable apps like Paint and Notepad, for example, finally got a refresh after decades of stagnation. Now it’s time for Windows’ file manager to get a long-awaited feature and for the Start Menu to regain something it originally lost in the transition. Plus, Windows 11 is also getting a few new features that increase its appeal for those with hearing disabilities, as well as workers who deserve the occasional break. We live in a complex, data-centric world, but some of the tools we use for managing files and folders seem stuck in the ’80s.
