State of the Windows: What is going on with Windows 11?

2 months ago

Three years since the last 'State of Windows' article, focusing on Windows 11 inconsistencies.
Microsoft Copilot and AI have become central to Microsoft's strategy, impacting Windows significantly.
Critical bugs in Windows updates, including PCs not shutting down and Outlook PST file access issues.
Windows Explorer has become sluggish, requiring preloading to improve performance.
Windows updates have grown significantly in size, partly due to AI model updates.
Windows Recall, a feature in 24H2, faced backlash over security concerns and was later modified.
Copilot integration across Windows applications, often without clear utility.
The decline of offline Windows usage, with Microsoft pushing for Microsoft Account integration.
Windows suffers from technical debt, with a mix of old and new technologies leading to instability.
Microsoft's focus on AI features over stability and reliability has degraded the Windows user experience.

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