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@XenoPanther Linux

Any recommendations of who to follow on the Windows team?

@gerulis20 @ChamberTech_ @zacbowden Can be used and actually perform well is different things Win 10 already was way too bloated for my older laptop, 11 is out of question completely - using linux on this machine now

@Empty_4545 @ChamberTech_ @zacbowden Ah yes the glory days and a joy of fishing every device driver in order for them to work, that includes network adapter. Btw even win11 can be used on a toaster, smth like i5 2400 + 8gb ram + gtx 750 ti

BREAKING: Microsoft just announced several major changes to Windows 11 in an effort to win back user trust and evolve the platform into something people will actually want to use over macOS and Linux! It's a huge announcement that addresses Windows 11's biggest problems today, tackling core fundamental issues such as unreliable system performance, UX consistency, AI bloat and general enshittification. Microsoft has confirmed that this year, it WILL be reducing where ads and Copilot appear throughout the system, including in Start, Widgets, Notepad, Photos, and more! File Explorer and Windows Search will be upgraded with improved performance and capabilities that make finding apps and files much faster and easier. The OS will become lighter with less RAM and system utilization at idle, making it smoother to run on low end hardware with limited memory. These improvements will also benefit high-end PCs too. Windows Update will be improved with more granular controls and the ability to postpone updates for longer, along with reducing how often the OS needs to restart to install an update. Microsoft has also confirmed that it's bringing back fan favourite features such as the ability to move the Taskbar! It's also working to update more areas of the system shell with modern WinUI designs, which should make Windows 11 feel more coherent and complete. There's much more in the announcement, and it honestly all sounds too good to be true. Microsoft really is listening to feedback, and is eager to make Windows the BEST desktop OS on the market. More details including when these changes will arrive in the link! windowscentral.com/microsoft/wind…

@phantomofearth Maybe should've make it compatible with any printers, not only bought 1 sec ago eh?

The printers and scanners settings page in Windows 11 will soon be updated to show little shield icons next to the names of printers that support Windows Protected Print Mode.

@AdrienCaine @rfleury Oh maybe shouldn't push sht nobody asked for down our throats?

@rfleury I think it's funny how Microsoft can't seem to win with people or at least people on X ending up in my feed. Keep fucking up = more dunking. Make efforts to improve things = "too late, won't happen, not enough, install Linux"

I’m not going to clap for things that we already had 20+ years ago. If they actually clean up their mess (I doubt it), that’s great, but let’s be clear, this is just reversing course after decades of terrible platform stewardship.

@gerulis20 @ChamberTech_ @zacbowden Work on a fckn toaster, looks decent, have everything system ever needed at time, no bloatware

@ChamberTech_ @zacbowden Whats so good about win 7?

@kithbbg I don't have them

life is short, fuck your friends :)

@WindowsLatest Should've done this at win7 mfs

Microsoft confirms you can now pause Windows 11 updates for as long as you want, with no more “forced” reboots. You've always asked for greater control over Windows Updates in Windows 11, including the ability to pause updates even when you know they are required for security. Microsoft has resisted this, but that changes soon, as the company has confirmed it will give you full control: 1. Less disruption from Windows Update, moving devices to a single monthly reboot 2. More direct control over updates, including the ability to pause updates for as long as you need and restart or shut down without being forced to install them 3. Faster, more reliable update experiences, with clearer progress during updates and built-in recovery to help keep devices stable if something goes wrong "Receiving updates should be predictable and easy to plan around, so we’re giving you more control," Microsoft says. "This includes the ability to skip updates during device setup to get to the desktop faster, restart or shut down without installing updates, and pause updates for longer when needed, all while reducing update noise with fewer automatic restarts and notifications." What else do you want Microsoft to improve in Windows? 👇

@davepl1968 More crowd pleasing to distract people instead of making system everyone wants

Microsoft is apparently finally admitting that what many users have wanted all along is a faster, quieter, more dependable operating system. Not more Copilot. In a new Windows Insider post, Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri laid out a broad quality push for Windows 11 centered on performance, reliability, and what the company calls “craft.” More likely, it's what Steve Jobs called "taste", if you remember THAT interview... And honestly, a lot of it reads like Microsoft finally sat down, opened Feedback Hub, and decided to take the complaints seriously. The headline changes are exactly the kind of practical fixes power users have been asking for: taskbar repositioning to the top or sides of the screen, fewer forced update interruptions, more control over when updates install, faster File Explorer, lower baseline memory usage, better search responsiveness, fewer notifications, and more reliable drivers and wake behavior. Microsoft also says it is reducing “unnecessary Copilot entry points,” starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad. The Windows Update story is interesting.... Microsoft says it wants updates to be less disruptive, with a move toward a single monthly reboot, the ability to restart or shut down without being forced to install u-pdates, and the option to pause updates for as long as needed. That is a major philosophical shift from the old “we know what’s best, enjoy your reboot” era, even if the real test will be how consistently Microsoft follows through in shipping builds. Performance also seems to be getting real attention instead of marketing lip service. Microsoft says Windows 11 will reduce its own resource usage, improve memory efficiency, make File Explorer quicker and more dependable, and lower latency by moving more core experiences to WinUI 3. The company specifically calls out Start menu responsiveness, search consistency, faster file operations, and a smoother overall feel under load. That is the sort of engineering work users notice every single day, even if it doesn’t make for a shiny keynote demo. My personal benchmark is to be able to type 'Download" into the Start menu and have it find my Downloads folder. Not a Bing search for a Copilot download. The Copilot pullback is equally interesting because it suggests Microsoft has realized there is a difference between useful AI and AI sprayed across every available surface. The company is not abandoning Copilot, but it is dialing back what it describes as unnecessary integration points. That sounds a lot less like “AI everywhere” and a lot more like “maybe Notepad didn’t need to become a sentient billboard.” The most encouraging part of all this is the tone. Microsoft is not pitching this as a revolution. It is pitching it as a cleanup, stabilization, and giving users more control. And that may be exactly what Windows 11 needs. After years of feeling like the operating system was being used to push services, experiments, and mandatory behavior, this looks like a return to a simpler idea: Windows should serve the user, not manage them. I, for one, still advocate for Windows Pro having NO advertisements, bloatware, or needless telemetry. Make people pay, then quit asking for more. But I've been barking up THAT tree for years. Now the obvious catch: these are commitments and previews, not a completed turnaround. Microsoft has promised a lot here, but Windows users have long memories. This is probably still the best Windows news in a while, because it focuses on the fundamentals: Faster. More reliable. Less noisy. More customizable. Less pushy.

@Kelly89762 Cyot

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@WindowsLatest Mmm nah, revive win7

WE'RE SO BACK! Windows is so back. Today, Microsoft officially confirmed it's making Windows 11 a better operating system. This is a great news for consumers, competition, and of course Microsoft. In 2026, Microsoft will focus on its plans to "raise the bar on Windows 11 quality." It'll focus on performance, reliability and well-crafted experiences. These areas have meaningful impact on how you experience Windows: how fast it starts and responds, how stable it is under real workloads, and how consistent and thoughtful the experience feels - Microsoft "The team and I have spent a great deal of time analyzing your feedback. What came through was the voice of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better," said Windows boss Pavan Davuluri, who deeply cares about your feedback. Moreover, Microsoft is scaling back Copilot in Windows 11 after feedback to focus on: 1. Faster and more responsive Windows experiences, including reductions in apps like File Explorer 2. Improved memory efficiency, lowering the baseline memory footprint for Windows, freeing up more capacity for the apps you run. 3. More consistent performance, even under load, so apps stay responsive throughout the day.

@Pirat_Nation Who cares

Microsoft confirms you can now pause Windows 11 updates for as long as you want, no more "forced" reboots

@astaxol Also apply some in 5 dimension

is this the correct way to apply thermal paste?

@tomwarren Mmm nah, microslop just trying to squirt some bandage over severed legs

🚨Microsoft has a plan to fix Windows 11 🚨 Lots of changes are coming to improve Windows 11 performance, reliability, and UX. "Unnecessary" Copilot buttons will be removed and Microsoft wants to get rid of the annoying "noise" from Windows. Full details theverge.com/news/897834/mi…

@pavandavuluri Make it open source if you "really care"

The team and I have spent the past several months analyzing feedback from the community. What came through was the voice of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better. Read this blog post to learn more about what we're doing in response as we look to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality. Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of Windows together. blogs.windows.com/windows-inside…

@windowsinsider I don't see any commitment in any actions of your corp since win 10 release shut this off

Our commitment to Windows quality aka.ms/WindowsQuality…

@zacbowden Mmm Nah Revive win7 is only way to "win users trust"

@LuX__Crystal Idk been strugglin to model sergal face that not looks wedged with hammer

protogens, mantled beast, sergal, and grabuki faces are the most interesting and fun faces to model for me, and seemingly the easiest. Very wedge-shaped

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@iamhuman420 Now you have to impregnate him

just accidentally liked a straight male furry in barq

Dragoness girls are hot. (feral or anthro)