India, July 2 -- Windows 11's Start menu has a mostly clean, modern look, but not everyone is a fan of the "Recommended" section that sits at the bottom. This area is meant to help you jump back into recently opened files or apps, but for many, it just feels like unnecessary clutter. If you'd rather keep your Start menu focused on the apps you actually use, you can hide most of what shows up in "Recommended" with a few quick tweaks.

Microsoft added the "Recommended" section to make it easier to find files and apps you've used recently. In theory, it's a shortcut to your workflow. In practice, it often ends up displaying files you don't want front and centre, or suggesting apps you never asked for. For those who value a tidy workspace or ...