Microsoft’s Fixing This Annoying Windows 11 Fault

Windows 11 has introduced some fantastic features for businesses, and Microsoft is working to make it even better.

One area many of us have found challenging is the Recommendations feature in the Start menu. If you’ve ever clicked on it expecting useful suggestions, only to be met with options that don’t quite make sense, you’re not alone. The good news is a fix is on the way.

First, let’s break down what the Recommendations feature is supposed to do.

In essence, it’s meant to display apps, files, or websites that Windows predicts you’ll want to open next, based on your previous usage. For instance, any apps or websites you frequently use should appear in your Recommendations for easy access.

Sounds handy, right? If it worked well, it could become a favourite time-saving feature for busy teams. However, with suggestions often feeling random and unhelpful, many of us have been ignoring this part of the Start menu altogether.

So, what’s changing?

Microsoft has begun rolling out updates (currently in testing) to make Recommendations significantly smarter.

They’ve refined the way Windows determines what’s relevant to you. Early feedback indicates that the updated feature is much better at displaying things you actually need – like that file you were working on yesterday or the app you use most during work hours.

If you’ve been frustrated by the Start menu in the past, keep an eye out for these improvements. They’re a step in the right direction.

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