Windows 11 appears outdated and simple. Could this be the direction future operating systems will take?
Windows 11 appears outdated and simple. Could this be the direction future operating systems will take?
I found this YouTube video and was expecting Windows 11 to be a more sophisticated upgrade compared to Windows 10. Not similar to Chrome OS. I needed a chromebook for certain tasks and really dislike the operating system. It feels too simple. Windows 11 seems to be evolving in that direction. Companies are developing their own products—video chat tools, browsers, cloud services, email, etc.—but they’re not too difficult to overlook. Now it appears they’re focusing on making OSes more user-friendly while still being challenging to avoid. I don’t want to constantly search for every application and rely heavily on shortcuts on my desktop or start menu, which seems to be changing. If pinning to the desktop is disappearing (maybe) and start menu shortcuts are limited, it’s a waste of time navigating websites. Operating systems are becoming too basic and less functional. I’d prefer staying with Windows 10, but security and compatibility with new software will eventually become issues. Thoughts? Also, anyone know if there are good videos showing people testing leaked Windows 11? I’d love to see more.
It's essentially the same operating system as Windows 10 for everyday tasks. The interface remains largely unchanged, with similar task bars, desktop icons, and file management. Most applications function just as they do on Windows 10. What makes it simpler is that it runs on a more basic foundation.
It's the interface, you'd likely get used to it after a few days if you're coming from an older version of Windows. I'm more worried about what happens behind the scenes in Windows 11. Hope there aren't many major issues when it first came out... Whether it's basic or not is up to personal opinion, but how well it works matters. You haven't even tried the operating system yet...
Have you thought about trying it first? It looks almost the same as Windows 10, with only minor differences in how it appears. You can adjust the look to suit your needs.
You can turn off much of the new interface and bring it back to the older W10 version. It’s not what I prefer yet, but it still feels like W10 with some changes. Before adjusting settings, I noticed shortcuts for apps on the desktop are gone. It seems Microsoft is slowly rolling out new features like video chat, browsers, cloud storage, and email—services they’ve been developing for a long time. It makes sense for them to bring their own solutions into their operating system rather than relying on third parties. Everything that functions on W10 should continue working on W11, making it easier to use. This isn’t a leaked release anymore; there’s an internal preview available through the developer channel.
It seems like an oversized iOS version is being considered, likely aiming for a balance between touch and desktop use. There doesn’t appear to be any compelling reason to switch right now. Windows 12 looks like a solid choice for the foreseeable future. I’m not sure about trial links on a test drive, but you might want to check official sources for that information.