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How to Make Windows 11 Show More Pinned Apps
Tweak Start Settings to manage how many pins you want displayed
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
We’re pretty sure you already heard about thechangesthat the Redmond-based tech company is going to implement for the new operating system’s Start menu and taskbar.
Based on community feedback, Microsoft added another way to customize what you get to see in the Start menu, but it’s still an experimental feature so don’t expect to have it yet.
As a matter of fact, only a limited number of Dev Channel Insiders can test the upcoming change, but it will eventually roll out to more people as time goes by.
How can I show more pinned tiles on the Start menu?
On the off chance that you aren’t already using one of the third-party apps that permit customization options for the Start menu in Windows 11, you are surely eagerly waiting for this change.
But don’t go thinking that you’ll be able to anchor the Start menu wherever you please on your desktop. In fact, the only new addition is the fact that you’ll be able to control more of the content in it.
You can tweak the flow of pins or recommendations that get displayed on the Start menu. And switching between the two is quite easy, as we’re about to show you.
According to Microsoft, we can access Start settings and choose the More pins or More recommendations layout option to show an extra row of either pins or recommendations, respectively.
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Press theWindows + Ikeyboard shortcut to open the Settings app.
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Choose thePersonalizationoption from the menu.
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Now, navigate to theStartsection on the left. This will open theStart Settingsmenu.
4.Tick the box next to theMore pinsoption to show more pins on the Start menu.
- If you want to show add recommendations to the Start menu as well, tick the box next to theMore recommendationsoption.
Revert settings back to default
However, if you don’t want more of one or the other, you can just revert that option to Default, which means that there will be a balanced number of the two.
In order to set your Start menu not to favor any of them, you do exactly the same, as follows:
That’s pretty much it! A simple process with a useful outcome. Surely many will already be waiting for this new feature, but Windows 11 users won’t be so easily satisfied.
The community wants to see the good old days of multiple functionalities restored to the taskbar as well. But seeing how Microsoft is doing more and more based on feedback, that could pretty much still happen soon.
We’re eager to see what new ideas Redmond developers will come up with and will closely follow the evolution of the new OS, keeping informed as we go.
Excited about the new changes being tested by Dev Channel Insiders? Share your opinion with us in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
