Key findings
- Start11 now supports ARM devices and improves the Windows 11 experience on Snapdragon chips.
- Customize your Windows 10 and 11 desktop with Start11 for a richer Start menu and taskbar.
- The latest update includes enhanced search functionality, improved folder path management, and bug fixes.
Have you picked up a Windows on Arm device yet? If so, you know that it takes a while for developers to adopt the Arm architecture. However, there have been many advancements, such as Adobe’s promise for Arm devices. Windows on Arm is finally gaining momentum, and to join in the celebrations, the developer from Start11 has made his app work natively on Arm devices.
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Start11 finally comes to Windows on Arm
As reported by NeowinYou can read all the details about the latest Start11 update on the Stardock blog. The new update brings good news for everyone using a Snapdragon chip:
Start11 v2 is not only the best way to customize your Windows 10 and 11 desktop, it also makes it easier to manage Start menus at scale across your entire organization. And with today’s release of version 2.1, we’re bringing ARM support and more to every user.
With native ARM support for Start11 v2, you can use the latest Windows 11 devices powered by Qualcomm Elite chips with Start11 v2, turning these new devices into a more personal and productive desktop.
If you’re not using an Arm device, there are still some good reasons to grab the latest update. Stardock says that if you’re using the old control panel, you now have an enhanced search feature to try out. There’s also an update to how folder paths are handled to be “more resilient during deployments.” And as usual, these updates include some handy bug fixes.
If you’re ready to get started with Start11, check out all the reasons why you should customize Windows 11 with the app. And if you want to see how it stacks up against the competition, check out our comparison of Start11 vs StartAllBack.
