Yes, I'm upset too, and it's always been that way. Are there any others missing Windows 10?
Yes, I'm upset too, and it's always been that way. Are there any others missing Windows 10?
Yup.... Chrome all the way... (as long adblockers work...) I have firefox installed but the constant updating gets on my nerves, they keep changing crucial things too , without any benefits whatsoever other than you have to to turn it off or learn something new! (yikes)
I need to purchase a new license. I understand there are cheaper alternatives, but the costs add up quickly. Transferring software to W11 during the upgrade isn’t inexpensive, and making those transfers is deliberately challenging. Now I have a choice. Thank you all; I truly appreciate it if you can help me in the future.
It's smarter to focus on setting up W11 in the way you prefer. It's quite similar to W10, though there are some differences. Even with W10's LTSC version, you'll eventually need to move to W11. These LTSC versions aren't officially available for regular users, which means any activation could raise legal issues. For the long term, sticking with Mac or Linux is the best path. These alternatives bring even more significant changes than just upgrading from W10 to W11. Many of your programs might not function properly. In reality, adapting sooner to W11 will be more advantageous.
What window is pinned? Do you have a screenshot? Here’s my cheat-sheet for setting up W11. It disables all possible spying, significantly unlocks functionality while keeping W11 operational. The benefit compared to running a random script is that you can modify it and revert if needed.
Good news on the status. The situation looks pretty positive, though it’s important to note some real issues with Windows 11 and other versions. I’ll wrap up by saying Windows is better than Linux.
Windows 11 has some issues for me. It seems to bother me too, as does Microsoft in general. Perhaps age is the problem. For me, Windows 95 felt better than Windows 3.1, and Windows 98 even more so. I lost interest until XP appeared and impressed me a lot! Vista was okay for a while, though most dismissed it. Windows 7 was great. I really tried to enjoy versions like 8 and 8.1, but Windows 10 came along and was decent from my perspective. Now Windows 11 feels a bit off, especially with the new start menu layout that groups apps together. It’s confusing for me since I’m not used to that way of navigating. Plus, Microsoft often pushes ads for the features I use most. It can be frustrating. Still, I think I’m overreacting. Windows 11 is just an OS—it works. I shouldn’t complain. But Microsoft won’t expect me to stay loyal. Maybe I’ll switch to Linux someday. It’s free too, though it can be a challenge.
If you don’t want the latest features from modern operating systems, consider getting an older PC running W95 or W7. No one is pushing you to use Windows 11. You could switch to Mac, Linux, or a mobile device instead. Unless you purchased the full licenses (about $140 for home or $200 for professional), you aren’t a customer of Microsoft. If you bought a ready-made PC with Windows, the company bought an OEM license for $10 and they’re actually customers of Microsoft—not you.