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It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft says it has some fixes in the works that could make it easier to use. windows 11 less nightmare, and yes, one of those fixes has to do with reducing how often Windows Shove Copilot down your throat.
According to a blog post From Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president of Windows and devices at Microsoft, the updates will roll out to Windows Insiders starting next month and will focus on a few key areas, although most of them have to do with making the overall experience less frustrating.
The updates are set to address File Explorer, which Davuluri says will be “faster and more reliable,” addressing complaints about lag times, fluidity, and overall performance. Other adjustments will focus on Copilot; microsoft plans to be “more intentional” with how Co-pilot It is built into Windows 11 and focuses on cases where it feels “really useful.” Damn, what a thought! In an effort to make Copilot less annoying, Microsoft is removing certain “entry points,” as it calls them, including the Snipping Tool, Photos, widgets, and Notepad.
Along the same lines, Microsoft also plans to give you more control over updates, allowing you, for example, to skip updates during device setup and also reboot or shut down without updating. You’ll also be able to pause updates for longer and receive fewer pushes to update overall.
Speaking of more control, you’ll also soon be able to reposition your taskbar to any side of the screen you want (bottom, top, or sides), and you’ll also have greater control over widgets, including “more control over when and how widgets appear and improved customization for the Discover feed,” according to Davuluri.
Some changes even have to do with the feedback process itself. Starting today, Microsoft says it’s rolling out “the largest Feedback Hub update yet,” starting with Windows Insiders. A redesigned experience will supposedly make submitting feedback “faster and easier.” Similarly, Windows said it is making changes to its Insider program, making it easier to access new features and making it clearer “how your feedback shapes Windows.”
However, the updates are not just focused on Copilot and the annoying or underprepared user interface. Microsoft also says it is making significant improvements to performance and reliability, with improved memory efficiency that reduces the “core memory footprint for Windows” and frees up more capacity for applications. The updates will also focus on reducing latency for things like searching, browsing, and moving large files. Regarding reliability, Microsoft will focus on “reducing crashes at the operating system level, improving driver quality and application stability across our ecosystem so that PCs run smoothly and reliably every day.”
It all sounds positive on paper, but I guess we’ll have to see if Microsoft actually has the ability to undo Windows 11 for real. At the very least, Windows warmly thanks you for all your helpful comments. Per Davuluri: “Thank you for holding us to a high standard. Windows is as much yours as it is ours. We are committed to strengthening your foundation and delivering innovation where it matters, to you.”
