Windows 11 Start menu will soon receive an update allowing widgets to be displayed on its side. This new feature was discovered by some users in Microsoft’s latest preview build. According to Microsoft, these new widgets, called Adaptive Cards, will provide more information about your applications, enhancing usability. Here are the details…
Widgets can be added to the Windows 11 Start menu
This innovation initially caught the attention of some tech enthusiasts. According to shared information, Microsoft is working on a new framework called CompanionCardReader. This framework will allow widgets to be displayed on the left or right side of the Start menu, providing a more flexible user experience.
This feature presents significant opportunities for developers, allowing everyone to create their own style for the Start menu. Currently, this feature is not yet functional and is in an early development stage. However, initial images demonstrating how these widgets will integrate with the Start menu have already been shared.
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Widgets will be displayed in a floating sidebar interface next to the Start menu. This will enable users to quickly access the information they need. Since the removal of the live tiles feature in Windows 11, users have been expecting new interface solutions that provide more information about their applications.
With this update, Microsoft aims to make the interface more informative and interactive, taking user feedback into account. By facilitating users’ access to more detailed information about applications, daily tasks will become more efficient. You’ll be able to personalize it as you wish.
More details about this feature are expected to be announced at a special Windows event on May 20th, hosted by Microsoft. This event will serve as a platform for introducing new Windows features, and this new widget feature added to the Start menu will likely be elaborated on during this event. We’re already looking forward to this update. What are your thoughts? Feel free to share them in the comments below.
