Start11 adds folder support to its customizable Windows 11 Start menu
The latest update to Start11 lets you organize your apps into folders on Windows 11.
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What you need to know
Windows 11includes a new Start menu that’s been met with mixed reviews. Stardock’s Start11 aims to deliver an improved Start experience for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. In addition to allowing people to choose a legacy look, Start11 provides more customization options than the default Start menu and has some unique features. Now, the app has been updated to version 1.1, which includes support for folders and a list of other new options.
Folder support is the main draw of this update. Users can now drag one icon over another while holding the Shift key to create a folder. The app’s integration with Fences is also a nice touch.
“One of our priorities in v1.1 was bringing folder functionality to the Windows 11 style menu and enhancing integration with our most popular application, Fences,” said VP and General Manager of Stardock Software Brad Sams.
Here’s everything that’s new in Start11 version 1.1:
The ability to lock a layout should prevent other people at your home or office from messing with your Start menu. The feature also stops you from accidentally changing your setup.
Start11 is available from Stardock for $6, though you can save a bit if you already have Start8 or Start10. Start11 is also included in the Object Desktop suite, which includes a variety of apps for customizing a PC.
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