Microsoft acknowledges complaints about Windows 11, promising a reduction of “unnecessary” Copilot integrations, more control over updates, and more
ZDNET's key takeaways — Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. — The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features.
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Discussion
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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it took nearly 5 years, but the movable Windows taskbar is coming back [image]
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@markhachman
Mark Hachman
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The biggest Microsoft gaffes and fails usually involve some Windows update that's gone wrong. Microsoft says they're fixing it all, minimizing the amount of updates and giving you much more control of how they're handled. Whew! https://www.pcworld.com/...
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@pavandavuluri
Pavan Davuluri
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The team and I have spent the past several months analyzing feedback from the community. What came through was the voice of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better. Read this blog post to learn more about what we're doing in response as we look to raise the
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar. You'll be able to move the taskbar to the sides or top of your screen, and Microsoft is also working on a smaller taskbar too. Details 👇https://www.theverge.com/ ...
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@kittywashere
Kitty WH
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I'm going to need them to add an off-switch for Copilot that doesn't also shut off autosave. — Copilot is more annoying and less useful than Clippy was. [embedded post]
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@timsweeneyepic
Tim Sweeney
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Great moves by Microsoft!
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@kirbyslastsnack
@kirbyslastsnack
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Seems there is a consistent theme in tech of over-pushing AI function into everything and into everyone then needing to backtrack when it's unpopular or causes security/quality issues. Execs looking for quick stock boosts need to cool it.
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@yusuf_i_mehdi
Yusuf Mehdi
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We're turning Insider feedback into real improvements across Windows 11. More focus on performance, reliability, and being thoughtful about where Copilot shows up, so the experience feels simpler, not busier. Appreciate everyone who is giving feedback to make our products the
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Microsoft announces sweeping Windows changes
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@edandersen
Ed Andersen
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What's incredible about this is that the NUMBER ONE requested change to Windows 11 for over 5 years was moving the taskbar like before and it was aggressively ignored by the previous leadership, dismissing it as ‘not important’. New boss and now they are “listening”.
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@withinrafael
Rafael Rivera
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Microsoft: Faster responsiveness in core Windows experiences like the Start menu, by moving more experiences to WinUI3 [...] Hot take: Good luck with MSIDC.
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@withinrafael
Rafael Rivera
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Hot take: Microsoft restoring top/side taskbar placement isn't a win for users. It's a quick tiny-but-noisy crowd-pleaser to buy goodwill while the real roadmap catches up.
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@markhachman
Mark Hachman
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When I originally reviewed Windows 11, I trashed the lack of two key features. After five years, Microsoft is fixing them. A moveable Taskbar, everyone. https://www.pcworld.com/...
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@jezcorden
Jez
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Microsoft has revealed major changes to Windows 11 with a focus on quality and community feedback. It's a LONG. TIME. COMING. https://www.windowscentral.com/ ...
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@edbott.com
Ed Bott
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Microsoft finally started paying attention to what its customers are saying about Windows 11. Good news: You will soon be able to move the taskbar to the top or side of the display again!
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@JenMsft@mastodon.social
Jen Gentleman
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We're working on adding the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11 (and more 😊) — Thanks as always for everyone who's been sharing feedback 💙 — https://blogs.windows.com/... #Windows #Windows11 #Tech #News — [image]
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@teaanddates
Tali Roth
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Since (re)joining Windows a few years ago, I've never seen my team as excited about an initiative as they are about this. Can't wait to get these improvements and fixes to Start, Taskbar, File Explorer, and more out to customers!
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Following user feedback, Windows 11 is scaling back Copilot integration and reducing update disruptions, among other changes