Windows 11 25H2 – I'm so happy to not be using this
4 hours ago
- #Operating System Comparison
- #Windows 11 Critique
- #Tech User Experience
- The author switched to Macbook Pro to eliminate concerns about using Linux, such as software availability and compatibility, while still keeping Windows systems isolated for specific uses.
- Windows 11's 25H2 update required extensive troubleshooting, including freeing up 40 GB of space and dealing with slow, unreliable tools like Storage, taking about two days to complete.
- After installation, 25H2 improved desktop speed, responsiveness, and Windows Explorer performance without altering security settings, marking a rare positive experience with Windows 11.
- Despite improvements, issues persisted, such as unwanted web search results intruding on local searches, even with privacy tweaks, highlighting Microsoft's aggressive monetization.
- The update also caused problems like resetting PNG file associations to default Microsoft apps and inconsistent browser links, with some failing to open in the user's preferred browser.
- The author concludes that Windows 11 remains pointless, valuing the psychological relief from not using it daily, and prefers macOS and Linux for serious work, despite occasional update issues.