Since the beginning of the year, Microsoft has quietly promised to improve Windows 11, going so far as to refocus its engineers on solving the operating system’s “core problems.” Microsoft today released a very detailed memo pledging to improve “performance, reliability, and craftsmanship.”
Microsoft executive vice president of Windows + Devices Pavan Davuluri wrote in a note that the company has spent the last few months listening to those “who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.”
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Yes, based on this note, we can expect a lot of changes regarding everything from system performance to customization and some AI.
Davuluri says that everything announced today will first be tested by the Windows Insider community. This includes a significant redesign of the Feedback Hub to make it faster and easier to submit feedback about Windows 11.
“Thank you for supporting us at a high level. Windows is as much yours as it is ours,” Pawan said.
What will happen?
We rarely get this kind of public support for specific types of changes. So what does Microsoft promise?
Initially in April, changes will begin with the ability to move the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen and a reduction in Copilot integration in Windows apps like Photos, Notepad, and Snipping.
Expect less disruptive Windows updates with “fewer automatic reboots and notifications.” Additionally, you will have the option to skip updates during the initial device setup.
Microsoft also plans to improve File Explorer in the early stages of improvements. “Our first round of improvements will focus on faster startup, reduced flickering, smoother navigation, and more reliable performance during everyday file-handling tasks,” promises Davuluri.
After this, widgets in Windows 11 will have more personalization options and “quieter default settings.”
Reliability and performance are two of Microsoft’s biggest promises, promising to reduce the amount of resources Windows consumes and “improve core reliability.” This involves what Davuluri calls craft, with a focus on “raising the bar” on Windows 11’s overall usability.
All in all, this is an extensive list of fixes. I’m not sure it directly covers everything, including those annoying pop-ups asking you to use Edge, Bing, or whatever Copilot. You should read the full memo for all promised fixes.
However, Davuluri promises a more nuanced approach to Copilot integration. This is in line with a January report that Microsoft was moving away from introducing AI into Windows 11.
This is one of the few companies that seems to be truly moving away from artificial intelligence, while everyone else is rushing through the china shops to implement it into every part of technology.
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