4 Simple Ways to Customize the Windows 10 Start Menu

1. In which ways can you customize the Start menu in Windows 10?
2. How do I customize my Start menu?
3. What is the best way to customize Windows 10?
4. How do I change the Start menu icon in Windows 10?
5. Why is my Start menu so small?
6. How can one remove any pinned app from Start menu?
7. How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu in Windows 10?
8. How do I add tiles to Start menu in Windows 10?
9. How do I change the layout of Windows 10?
10. What cool things can Windows 10 do?
11. How do you customize your cursor?

In which ways can you customize the Start menu in Windows 10?

Head to Settings > Personalization > Start. On the right, scroll all the way to the bottom and click the “Choose which folders appear on Start” link. Choose whatever folders you want to appear on the Start menu. And here's a side-by-side look at how those new folders look as icons and in the expanded view.

How do I customize my Start menu?

1. Right-click the Start button and choose Properties. You see the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box.
2. On the Start Menu tab, click the Customize button. ...
3. Select or deselect the features you want to enable or disable. ...
4. Click the OK button twice when you're done.

What is the best way to customize Windows 10?

And the easiest way to do this is to right-click anywhere on the desktop, and then select Personalize. Right-click the desktop, click Personalize, and we're off! Doing so will open up the Windows 10 Settings menu, specifically Settings > Personalization > Background.

How do I change the Start menu icon in Windows 10?

Edit Name & Icon of Start Menu Tiles

While you're at it, you can also change the icon used for the tile. In Windows Explorer, right click the file, select Properties, in the Shortcut tab click Change Icon..., and select a given icon or Browse... for an alternative one on your computer.

Why is my Start menu so small?

To change the height of the Start menu, position your cursor on the top edge of the Start menu, then hold down the left mouse button and drag your mouse up or down. ... You can also change the width of the Start menu the same way: Grab its right edge with the resize cursor and drag your mouse to make it larger or smaller.

How can one remove any pinned app from Start menu?

Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu

1. Open the Start menu, then find the app you want to pin in the list or search for it by typing the app name in the search box.
2. Press and hold (or right-click) the app, then select Pin to Start .
3. To unpin an app, select Unpin from Start.

How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu in Windows 10?

Right-click, hold, drag and drop the .exe file that launch the apps to the Programs folder on the right. Select Create shortcuts here from the context menu. Right-click the shortcut, select Rename, and name the shortcut exactly how you want it to appear in the All apps list.

How do I add tiles to Start menu in Windows 10?

Pin and unpin tiles

To pin an app to the right panel of the Start menu as a tile, find the app in the center-left panel of the Start menu and right-click it. Click Pin to Start, or drag and drop it into the tile section of the Start menu.

How do I change the layout of Windows 10?

View display settings in Windows 10

1. Select Start > Settings > System > Display.
2. If you want to change the size of your text and apps, choose an option from the drop-down menu under Scale and layout. ...
3. To change your screen resolution, use the drop-down menu under Display resolution.

What cool things can Windows 10 do?

14 Things You Can Do in Windows 10 That You Couldn't Do in Windows 8

• Get chatty with Cortana. ...
• Snap windows to corners. ...
• Analyze the storage space on your PC. ...
• Add a new virtual desktop. ...
• Use a fingerprint instead of a password. ...
• Manage your notifications. ...
• Switch to a dedicated tablet mode. ...
• Stream Xbox One games.

How do you customize your cursor?

Q: How to use Custom Cursor?

1. Custom Cursor menu. To activate Custom Cursor extension click on its icon located at Chrome toolbar. ...
2. Setting the cursor. Go to Custom Cursor pop-up window, scroll down and choose the desired cursor pack and click on it. ...
3. Changing the size. ...
4. Disabling Custom Cursor.