The best third-party Windows 11 Start menu app is getting even more customizable with widgets
Yes, they found a way to make it even more customizable.
Microsoft's Windows 11 Start menu has seen improvements, yet Start11 remains a popular third-party alternative for those seeking more customization. Stardock, the developer of Start11, has just released a preview version (v3) with an exciting new feature: widgets. These interactive widgets can be placed directly in the Start menu, providing quick access to essential information and everyday tools.
Stardock states, "Users can now add interactive widgets that display important information and provide quick access to everyday tools without opening another application."
The new widgets come in more than 20 varieties, including calendars, system monitoring, notes, clocks, and more. This addition makes the Start menu a more practical destination for getting tasks done. As Microsoft gradually introduces customization options to its native Start menu, Stardock aims to maintain its position as a top choice.
The v3 release of Start11 brings several enhancements, including Taskbar Islands that give the UI a sleek, modern look, and a new taskbar grouping feature that organizes applications into niches for easier navigation.
To encourage early adoption, Stardock is temporarily lowering the price of Start11 from $10 to $8 during the release preview phase. This seems like an opportune moment for users who are curious about the app's capabilities to give it a try.
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