Yes, Windows 11 offers improvements and new features compared to previous versions.
Yes, Windows 11 offers improvements and new features compared to previous versions.
So far, based on my experience, it performs quite well. I’m using the newest updates with IoT Enterprise. I’ve always preferred Windows, and version 11 seems fine. I’m not sure if everyone remembers how inconsistent Windows 10 was even a year after it launched. Most folks, including me, stuck with Windows 8.1! Still, I’d suggest a clean install with backups.
Edit: A bit more detail added. The animations are really smooth, paying close attention to detail! I’m impressed by the new icons. There are some annoyances though—like the pushy ads for products and services on Home and Pro, needing a Microsoft account to set up, the requirement for a Microsoft account, and the frustrating EDGE feature. Still, it’s decent overall. If I could choose between Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and 11 IoT Enterprise, I’d pick the latter every time!
The control panel and settings for Windows 10 were functioning properly. The recent changes seem to have made it more complicated, requiring more steps and navigation through additional menus.
I completely support the control panel suggestions—they should feature a single program for adjusting settings, not two. Regarding the streamlined right-click menu, I actually find it quite appealing. The design feels a bit more refined compared to the standard Windows layout. What I appreciate most is the uniformity it brings across the entire Windows experience.
Observe, there aren't any ads. I believe a Windows 11 Semi-Ameliorated version would be helpful! Something that cuts down most Microsoft clutter (Edge, MS Store, etc.) while maintaining essential features like updates.
Edge runs on Chrome with Microsoft service features rather than Google’s, featuring optimizations Google overlooked. It also contains the codecs that Netflix and other streaming platforms avoid to support 1080p/4K. In short, it’s a stronger Chrome version. Any issues with Edge are also applicable to Chrome.
I'm searching for a fundamental instruction. Although Microsoft removed some features, these tools weren't commonly used, which I share. Regarding third-party software, they simply need to be updated to the latest API collection. That's it. You're welcome for using Intel integrated graphics with its limited performance in Alpha blending. On my 4K screen, the Intel integrated graphics from my 12th generation CPU struggle with the translucent selection area once it fills about a quarter of the display (roughly 1080p). To be honest, even the Intel Control Panel, when you activate the "Acrylic" option and drag it around, moves at 15-20 frames per second, whereas the rest of the operating system runs smoothly at 120Hz. For testing and amusement, I tried a GeForce 730; despite being capped at 60Hz at 4K, it handled the task without trouble. And that's essentially... a 730... subpar GPU. Intel faced major problems with Vista (couldn't manage alpha blending at all), and things got worse with Win7. Despite all these years and Intel's extensive gaming efforts, it still can't process a translucent square. Of course, acknowledging that "yes, it's a 4K display," but honestly... why did Nvidia or AMD not encounter the same issues back then? I favor the Windows 11 Settings interface greatly, and many people prefer it over the Control Panel, and it's superior to Windows 10. I suspect you're not accustomed to it. The Control Panel was confusing. A unified interface is the better choice. With the Control Panel, each section varied, lacking uniformity, as if multiple companies designed each one. You're used to this chaos and are comfortable with it. Linux presents numerous challenges you mentioned, and many more: https://itvision.altervista.org/why.linu...rrent.html
In 2022, desktop font rendering remains inadequate. Text appears blurry, so larger sizes are needed for better readability, and everything looks bold. Linux's desktop environment doesn't support high-DPI screens well—only 100% or 200% scaling is possible, no intermediate settings. This is understandable given the limitations. Android, ChromeOS, and other commercial Linux distributions have abandoned the UI engine and font rendering, developing their own from scratch. Not to forget: no HDR support, insufficient >60Hz display compatibility (apps suffer, including browsers), and significant performance problems when displaying 30-bit color (needed for HDR). These are just a few of the issues. Linux desktop systems lag behind, making them seem outdated.