More comfortable with a Windows 10 legacy design

1.Use Classic Shell or Open-Shell: These third-party applications allow you to customize the Start Menu to resemble previous Windows versions. You can choose a more traditional layout, including the classic style Start Menu with hierarchical menus.

2. Taskbar Customization:

Taskbar Settings: Right-click on the taskbar and choose "Taskbar settings." Here, you can adjust options like combining taskbar buttons, hiding the taskbar, and changing the taskbar's appearance.
Enable Small Taskbar Buttons: In the taskbar settings, toggle on “Use small taskbar buttons” for a more compact look.

3. Control Panel vs. Settings App:

Use Control Panel: You can still access the classic Control Panel for many settings that were available in older versions. You can create a shortcut for the Control Panel on your desktop for easy access.