Hands-on with the new Start menu in Windows 10 build 18947
Take a quick look at the new Start menu experience tagging along in build 18947.
Microsoft accidentally outed an internal Windows 10 build via the Insider program today, and it came with quite the surprise. The Start menu experience in the leaked build has been completely revamped, offering an early look at a feature not quite meant for the public just yet.
The biggest change here is that Live Tiles are gone from the Start menu. In their place, there's now a grid of app icons and labels. It looks a little rough, but that's to be expected with something not necessarily meant for public eyes. It's also unclear if this experience will make its way to Windows 10 in general.
In any case, you can take a quick walkthrough the new Start menu experience in our hands-on video above. And let us know what you think of it in the comments.
Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love
Each and every one of these charging gadgets will keep your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than $30.
VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)
This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.
Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)
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Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)
This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.
Dan Thorp-Lancaster is the former Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central. He began working with Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore as a news writer in 2014 and is obsessed with tech of all sorts. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DthorpL and Instagram @heyitsdtl.