This is a start page replacing the start pages of VS2010, VS2013, VS2015 and VS2017. The 'news' section is replaced by a customizable overview of your solutions.

• Install the Extension from the Visual Studio Extension Gallery
• Select the proper Visual Studio version(s) you want to install the extension for
• Type "Startup" in the Quick Launch box (in newer VS versions) or go to Tools --> Options --> Environment --> Startup and select the 'Solution Start Page' as start page

• Right-click the right part of the new start page and enable the edit mode
  • To save the settings, right-click the same part again, and disable the edit mode
• At the bottom, define the amount of columns you want to display
• Add your first group at the bottom
  • You can also bulk add solutions in a specific directory
• Enter a new name for the created group
• Click to add a solution, browse for a .sln file and add it
• Customize the solution appearance by editing the controls below it
• Move groups and solutions with the arrow keys.