<ul><li>Microsoft is considering a redesign for the Windows 11 Start menu, potentially making it wider and condensing the layout.</li><li>The redesign includes a Phone Link side panel that displays details about connected Android smartphones.</li><li>The Start menu redesign with the side panel can cover up to 75% of the desktop.</li><li>A button allows users to hide or show the companion panel, providing flexibility in managing the Start menu layout.</li><li>Despite the potential screen coverage by the redesign, users can disable the Phone Link panel if it interferes with their desktop experience.</li><li>The redesign evokes Windows 8 full-screen Start menu memories, but users have the option to customize and control the layout.</li><li>The changes to the Start menu are not yet in testing but seem polished, offering users more control over their Windows 11 experience.</li><li>Microsoft aims to provide users with more control over the Start menu's layout and appearance, enhancing customization options.</li></ul>

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