Windows 11 is gradually getting better thanks to new Start menu features and a redesigned search, according to SlashGear.
The portal’s journalists noted that many users hate Windows 11 due to numerous crashes, aggressive neural network pushes, and intrusive product advertising. However, the authors acknowledged that the operating system (OS) has improved in 2026 and listed its most important features.
They noted that Microsoft now allows users to pause update installations for up to 35 days. Engineers also added a floating taskbar to the OS, which can be flexibly configured and positioned virtually anywhere on the desktop—a feature that was available in Windows 10. Furthermore, they reported that the built-in search engine has become more stable and faster.
In 2026, Microsoft allowed computer owners to more precisely customize the Start menu—the system’s main menu and a defining feature of Windows. The company also listened to users and reduced the number of buttons associated with neural network functions in its apps.
In conclusion, the authors emphasized that the initial OS setup, which follows immediately after installation, has become simpler. “The entire system feels more optimized than before, which is great for users,” the journalists concluded.
In early September, the authors of the MakeUsOf portal reported that Windows 11 would introduce a memory protection feature that would slow down games. This feature was designed to make it more difficult for malware to gain control of important OS components.
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