There used to be a Microsoft app called TileCreator that allowed you to create new tiles, but Microsoft pulled it without explanation a while back. If you really like tiles and want to make your own, you’re in luck. Plus, if you’re using a tablet, not having live tiles means (ever so slightly) lower data usage. While it isn’t as colorful as having tiles, it isn’t as distracting either. This removes tiles and brings back the traditional Windows menu. If you want to minimize your menu some, place the mouse over the right edge of the Start menu and drag it across until only the main menu can be seen and let go.Next, right-click a tile and click Unpin from Start, repeat for all tiles.If you like the simple menu look, you can do the same. Personally, I never use them so have removed them completely. The Windows 10 tile menu works for some but not for others. This turns a live tile into a static one, lowering distraction value by quite a lot. Right-click a live tile, go to More and select Turn Live Tile off.Select the Windows Start button to open the menu.If you like the tiles but don’t want live tiles constantly updating or being distracting you can turn them off to look just like the others. You can also drag and drop the tile into groups as above to create the look you want. Follow the steps mentioned above to resize your newly created tile.

Not all programs integrate seamlessly into the tile menu in Windows, so they may need a little ‘encouragement’ to fit in. The icon will become a tile and appear with the other tiles in the Windows start menu.Right-click an application on the desktop, in Explorer or within the Start menu itself and select Pin to Start.Select the empty space above the group, click Name group to give it a meaningful name.Īdding tiles in Windows 10 is as straightforward as moving them.A small horizontal bar should appear to denote a new group. Select a tile and drag and drop it into an empty space to create the group.Open the Start Menu as mentioned above.Once moved, the tile will stay in place until you move or remove it. Very useful if you prefer tiles to desktop icons. Grouping is great if you plan to use a lot of tiles to keep your desktop organized. Right-click the tile, select Resize, and choose from the options to fit it in with the others.Next, select a tile and drag and drop it into place.Click on the Windows Start Menu, it’s the icon in the bottom, left-corner of the screen.Moving tiles allows you to configure your start menu exactly how you want it and allows you to group tiles logically, or randomly as you see fit.

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