It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft says there are some fixes in the pipeline that could use it Windows 11 less of a nightmare – and yes, one of those fixes is to reduce how often Windows scales He shoves the co-pilot down his throat.
according to blog post From Pavan Davuluri, EVP of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, the updates will roll out to Windows Insiders starting next month and will target a few key areas, though most of them are about making the overall experience less frustrating.
Updates are set to address File Explorer, which Davuluri says will be “faster and more reliable,” addressing complaints about lag times, smoothness and overall performance. Other tweaks will focus on Copilot; Microsoft plans to be “more intentional” with how Copilot It’s integrated into Windows 11, focusing on situations where it feels “really useful”. Damn, what a thought! To make Copilot less annoying, Microsoft disables certain “entry points,” including the Snipping Tool, photos, widgets, and Notepad.
In the same vein, Microsoft also plans to give you more control over updates, such as skipping updates during device installation, as well as restarting or shutting down without updating. You’ll also be able to put off updates for longer and get less nudges to update in general.
Speaking of more control, you’ll also soon be able to move your taskbar to whichever side of the screen you want (bottom, top, or sides), as well as more control over widgets, including “more control over when and how widgets appear and improved customization for the Discover feed,” according to Davuluri.
Some changes are even related to the feedback process itself. Starting today, Microsoft says it’s rolling out its “biggest update to Contact Center ever,” starting with Windows Insiders. The redesigned experience will make it “faster and easier” to provide feedback. Similarly, Windows said it’s making changes to its Insider program, making it easier to access new features and clarifying “how your feedback shapes Windows.”
The updates aren’t just focused on Copilot and the annoying/clunky UI. Microsoft also claims that it makes significant improvements in performance and reliability, reduces the “core memory footprint for Windows” with improved memory efficiency, and frees up more capacity for applications. The updates will also focus on reducing latency for things like search, navigation, and transferring large files. On the reliability side, Microsoft will “focus on reducing OS-level crashes, improving driver quality, and the stability of applications across our ecosystem so that computers run smoothly and reliably every day.”
All of this sounds positive on paper, but I think we’ll have to see if Microsoft really has the wherewithal to actually pull off Windows 11. If nothing else, Windows sincerely thanks you for your very helpful feedback. Per Davuluri: “Thank you for holding us to high standards. Windows are as much yours as ours. We are committed to strengthening its foundation and delivering innovation where it matters to you.”
