I stopped opening the Start menu once I discovered this PowerToys feature
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PowerToys Command Palette (Windows + Alt + Space) offers a cleaner, faster alternative to the Windows 11 Start menu. Unlike the Start menu, it avoids web results and recommendations, and supports extensions like WinGet integration for installing apps directly and Everything for fast file search. The author highlights use cases beyond app launching: running commands, browsing registry keys, and quick calculations. While pinned apps are missed, the trade-off is worth it for power users who prefer a streamlined, keyboard-driven launcher.
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Command Palette feels far less clutteredI use it for more than just launching appsI do miss the Start menu's pinned apps, though323 Impressions1 Comment