Upgrade your system with a fresh, clean look for Windows 11.
Upgrade your system with a fresh, clean look for Windows 11.
It's a public space. Honestly, the only real feedback I've noticed so far is my comment about the icons in that video. It's pretty harmless. This wasn't about anyone's opinions. Just like you thought you needed to tweak something, others might think those changes aren't necessary. You're allowed to share your thoughts, and people can respond. That's what forums are for—discussing topics posted there. Sharing perspectives is normal and welcomed. You don't have to expect universal approval. Nice choice sticking with the Windows key instead of the mouse.
I prefer systems that run smoothly without unnecessary bloat. The models 10 and 11 remind me of older manufacturer setups, like HP machines, where a lot of pre-installed software was common back when I started in tech. Mostly it was about clearing out the manufacturer’s junk and doing basic maintenance. That was my role—eliminating all that clutter. A clean install of XP or 7 was manageable; even Vista felt better than what came before. Now 11 feels like a big leap because of hardware limits at the time. What really pushed me to Linux was after version 7, when everything changed. First with Windows 8 and its confusing touch interface (no start menu for customers), then 10 with its endless updates and annoying ads, and finally 11 with strict requirements that made it impractical on most modern machines. It would have been a good discussion if we talked about it.
I'm wondering what you mean by that, though. I don't see anything unusual on my system—it runs smoothly and looks very clean. I haven't made any changes or installed external software to alter it. I'm just trying to understand what you're talking about. The "classic" vibe is subjective; I lean toward a more contemporary style. I still use version 10 on my work PC, and it gives me that nostalgic feel every day after using my personal machine. That's all I can say.
Consider Windows 11 as an example. A stock image handles more than 100 processes and consumes over 2 GB of memory. It also demands around 64 GB of storage, according to Microsoft. Switch to the lighter version—operates under 40 processes and uses just 700 to 800 MB when idle. Its installed size stays below 4 GB. That’s a big difference. This means valuable system resources become available for other tasks. Do you agree? Also, the CPU needs, TPM, and secure boot requirements have been removed—great point. You’re saying you’ve seen things like Candy Crush Saga, Cooking Fever, Cortana, and even complaints from coworkers about Cortana being poor quality. Many people are hesitant to install it pre-installed. What about all the other sponsored additions that increase the OS size? Any of these sound familiar? There are plenty of YouTube guides on how to strip out all the unnecessary files. Here’s a link for reference: https://news.softpedia.com/news/the-amou...4716.shtml For one, the user folder links were simply in the start menu’s 7 section. No cluttered tiles or live tile distractions that占用了整个屏幕, especially not the sponsored apps you see there. Just a clean, fast start menu with quick loading times. Hope this helps clarify things!
In theory it makes sense, but in practice with today's setup it hardly matters much. If it were a decade ago, I'd see eye to eye. For older machines, there are alternatives that suit your needs. These choices usually come from planning ahead for new computers built from scratch to meet security requirements. My current system follows those guidelines, so it didn't stand out to me. I aim for similar standards moving forward. Some folks still feel the urge to upgrade their older systems, but Windows 10 has served them well for a while. My stance is that I didn’t really consider it at first—maybe I overlooked the removal steps during installation. Cortana’s presence in the start menu never caused any issues for me, either functionally or in terms of resources. After about fifteen seconds, I just unpinned it and moved on. I don’t let small things distract me, especially when there are bigger priorities.
The ad hominem isn't needed but... fine. I can't find a few ready-made links that would take seconds to remove as clutter. If my current setup were seriously impacted, I'd be right alongside you, though it doesn't seem to be. Perhaps the issue lies in the fact that I've been using Windows for years like many others, and I'm familiar with its workings compared to the average user. Understanding how to navigate my computer without letting minor details distract me feels natural to me, even if it means being a "sheep."
I appreciate the design choice—it stays opaque. I didn’t like the changes to the context menus in 11… it felt almost dismissive, honestly. But I have a solid workaround for that; it’s called Windows 10. It’s great to move from Vista (the best) all the way to 10 without any hassle. But can it handle this? Yes, it does! I once accidentally turned off Cortana, and I got really confused—no command prompt, no help, just frustration. (I knew how to use it, but it felt so frustrating.) It’s sad she doesn’t do things on her own. It would be nice if she could just start suggesting games or questions like “wanna play a game, Batman…” Would love that! I tried a lighter version once, but it was slow and not exactly what I expected. Probably because of the removed features, but honestly, these core Windows functions matter a lot.