Out of the box, some of Windows 11's settings are configured in a questionable manner - here's what I always tweak for a calmer user experience on PC.

With the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft changed the default position of the Start button, placing it at the very center of the Taskbar along with pinned and running apps.

In this guide, I will show you the ways to change the look and feel of your Windows 11 computer, from changing the wallpaper and accent and system mode to configuring the Start menu, Taskbar, and ...

0 = Hidden 1 = Visible Windows 11 taskbar alignment Windows 11 now allows you to center or left align the Start button and pinned taskbar programs on the taskbar.

The most obvious difference is the new centered Taskbar. It works like it has since Windows 95, housing the Start menu button, active apps and your choice of shortcuts.

The latest Insiders build includes some small but welcome improvements to the Start menu and taskbar, but there's still a lot of work to do to make Windows 11 all it can be.

We show you how to move Windows 11 Start Menu, Button, and Pined icons to the left side using Settings or Registry.

Microsoft adds the Meet Now icon to the taskbar in the latest Windows 10 20H2 preview, as well as in 1903 and 1909.

Microsoft is starting to test new search and widgets UI changes for the Windows 11 taskbar. A search bar may return to Windows 11 soon, alongside notifications for widgets.

Microsoft also fixes a ton of bugs in Taskbar, Start menu, and Search, but it has a growing list of known issues affecting Windows 11.