Windows 10 seems quite unappealing lately.
Windows 10 seems quite unappealing lately.
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on the appearance of Windows 10. Many feel Microsoft didn't quite meet expectations with its design, especially compared to Windows 7. Some prefer the older look and wish for more familiar aesthetics. What are your opinions?
I'm feeling uncertain about this setup. I don't rely on the tiles, and since the Windows key + x shortcut was introduced in Windows 8.1 (and kept in Windows 10), I no longer need to navigate through the start menu for most tasks. Now I just press Windows key and type the program name, or use Windows key + r for a binary. This is similar to how I worked with Windows 7, except I use the right-click on the start button for things like settings and MMC snap-ins instead of menu selections. It's a bit strange having so many features I don't use, but my partner uses a Surface and the tiles make it easier... so I understand why they exist. In the bigger picture, my workflow hasn't changed much since Windows 7. Overall, it's a matter of personal preference—I like the darker menu by default and it looks neat without the tiles.
Microsoft could benefit from more glass elements in their design, especially with the return of fluent design. However, I wasn't a fan of the flat style they chose for Windows 8. I was an early adopter of Windows 8 because I received a new laptop and instantly disliked its flat appearance, even when compared to Windows XP. It made it feel like I was reverting to my Windows 98/ME era. Still, I think Windows Vista looks the most attractive among them. Windows 10 is progressing well.
I prefer Windows 7 more. The start menu feels better. The search bar works well too. I often struggle to find things in Windows 10. 7 seems to locate what I need easily. I dislike many of the apps in the Windows app store. Most are unnecessary bloatware, and the built-in features that come with 10 can be problematic if you remove them.
I don’t have any problems with the W10 appearance or design. Many folks are complaining and reverting to 7, but I think they’re mostly overreacting or just hesitant about some changes. I wouldn’t go back to 7. Also, I don’t really use the start menu very often.
Decades of UI studies are being ignored in favor of the Win10 interface, which explains why a "flat look" feels so bad.
Windows Vista stood out as the most visually appealing OS in my view. However, Vista didn’t perform as well as its appearance suggested. Windows 8.1 offered solid functionality (though lacking the Home Screen) and still had attractive icons, whereas Windows 10’s icons came across as plain and dull.
It was mostly the same icons as before, just updated from Vista and then from 7. A few new or modified icons appeared, but the usual ones you encounter regularly were still present.