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Windows 11 is getting a new start menu. EDIT: this replaces the "all apps" page by default, not the home screem (lemmy.zip)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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More info about it here: https://www.ghacks.net/2024/08/13/windows-11-start-menu-is-getting-a-new-layout-to-organize-your-apps/

I love how microsoft never learns their lessons.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

genuine question, why do you click that button? Why not use the physical button on the device?

[–] [email protected] 48 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Software shutdown button presser chiming in.

There's two reasons I tend to use the software button. I know for a fact that clicking "Shut Down" will actually shut down the computer. If I press the hardware button, the computer usually is configured by default to sleep. Yes, I could change this default behaviour on all the devices I use, but then there's the second reason:

From a psychological perspective, I tend to associate the hardware button as a "only use if system is locked up" button.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yep, if you're in charge of managing hundreds of computers, you don't want to guess at what it'll do. We have our defaults but also have people who make exceptions depending on their own work needs. Tbh, I rarely use that button anyhow though, I right click on the start menu to get that menu instead and use shutdown, restart, or log out.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Further reason, the physical button isn't always in a location that's convenient to push. Sure it's usually accessible, but sometimes it's under a desk or behind a monitor or some other awkward location. Mouse and keyboard by their nature are always located in a conveniently accessible location.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

I'm sitting at my desk and my computer tower is out of reach unless I get up and reach over. Gotta showcase that RGB