Our commitment to Windows quality • Hacker News Board

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by XorNot » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC

pianoben wrote: post #116

hsbauauvhabzb wrote: post #111

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or onedrive integrations and constant ‘backup your computer now’ popups which are _advertisements_ for onedrive, or Netflix, Spotify, or LinkedIn pre-installed and difficult to remove, or all of the above reinstalling during windows updates. In fact, basically any feature added since Windows 10 is probably unwanted.

As if Apple doesn't berate you with unskippable notifications to sign up for iCloud, buy more space, etc etc?

This isn't a competition. I just want those things gone.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by nixpulvis » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC

sgt wrote: post #135

nixpulvis wrote: post #109

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So Apple Intelligence doesn't bother you?

Have you even tried it? I'm a Mac user for 20+ years and I'm running Tahoe. Not once have I ever thought about Apple Intelligence. I don't even notice it. I think you have to switch it on.

Yes, that's my point though. It's not about being built into the OS, it's about being controllable.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by devinprater » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC

> Integrating AI where it’s most meaningful, with craft and focus.

Spoken like a true AI.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by croisillon » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC

rgovostes wrote: post #67

To demonstrate the seriousness of their commitment to Windows quality, you can now move the taskbar to the left side of the screen. No no, it's not vaporware, they even included four screenshots. Everyone can rest assured now.

i sorely miss the taskbar repositioning on my work laptop but seeing them start their article with this is deeply unserious

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by SoKamil » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC

No ads. No upselling. Being able to completely ignore Microsoft account and install offline. No telemetry if that’s what user decides, no opt-in - single dialog during installation. No dark patterns. That’s what people want.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by AndroTux » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC

onemoresoop wrote: post #98

Talk is cheap, I want to see heads rolling, head of whoever was responsible with the all the disastrous windows 11 decisions. Till then I won't touch windows 11 and I'm not the only one.

That'd be Nadella's head then. Not that I'd be complaining, though.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by dbalatero » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC

kriz9 wrote: post #154

ChicagoDave wrote: post #105

No one wants copilot. You can make it an app, but any OS level integration is a non-starter. My next laptop will be a MacBook Pro. My Surface Laptop 5 will be collecting dust in case I need it, but that’s highly unlikely.

As a long time windows user I have no regrets making the switch. If it wouldn't be for the games I would not touch windows at all.

I've gone fully to Linux and all my games surprisingly run. I was ready to ditch some but I even got Blizzard stuff working which was my main concern.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by mholm » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:24 PM UTC

hyperhello wrote: post #160

natas wrote: post #151

I recently had dinner in Bellevue with an individual who holds a relatively senior position within Microsoft’s executive leadership. During our conversation, she emphasized repeatedly that Microsoft does not primarily view its offerings as consumer products. According to her, the company’s leadership is strongly focused on B2B strategy, with revenue growth driven mainly by Azure, AI, and enterprise solutions. Her per…

I recently saw this comment. You made it a few weeks ago, copy and paste identical.

Not OP, but I've got a friend of a friend in the Windows org that backs this up. Most engineers are teamed up by manufacturers. HP team, Lenovo team, etc. These are the primary drivers of feature development. If it won't sell grandma another $500 HP laptop, they're not interested.

Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by [deleted] » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:24 PM UTC

nixpulvis wrote: post #109

ChicagoDave wrote: post #105

No one wants copilot. You can make it an app, but any OS level integration is a non-starter. My next laptop will be a MacBook Pro. My Surface Laptop 5 will be collecting dust in case I need it, but that’s highly unlikely.

So Apple Intelligence doesn't bother you?

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Re: Our commitment to Windows quality

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Post by tedd4u » Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 9:24 PM UTC

timpera wrote: post #139

nickburns wrote: post #75

Lifelong user and 11-year Insider Program participant (i.e., since the literal start of the program). Just this past January I implemented something on my workstation I should've done a long time ago: outbound filtering all network traffic via so-called 'Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security'. I've also skipped more Insider builds in the past two months than I have in the past 11 years. The only thing keep…

Yeah, window snapping is great. I can't believe Apple still hasn't copied this feature.

Just get Rectangle.

https://rectangleapp.com

https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/use-this-awesome-trick-to-g...