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Windows 11: Microsoft's Fixes Shine, But Bugs Linger
4 Oct
Summary
- Microsoft optimizes Windows 11 for 8GB RAM devices.
- Search and right-click menus receive significant usability upgrades.
- Persistent bugs and forced Microsoft Account sign-ins remain issues.
Microsoft continues its campaign to enhance Windows 11, with notable progress in performance optimization. Recent efforts include tuning the operating system for devices with 8GB of RAM, aiming for a faster and more responsive user experience, especially crucial given current RAM costs.
Further improvements focus on speed and usability. Boot times and the Windows Hello login process are being accelerated. Additionally, the Windows 11 search functionality has been significantly refined, offering better typo handling and the crucial option to disable web results. The context menu also receives an upgrade, becoming cleaner and faster to load.
While Microsoft has addressed several key areas, challenges remain. Persistent bugs continue to affect users, impacting features like backup and audio. The company is also urged to reduce the prevalence of promotional content and advertisements within the OS. A significant point of contention is the continued requirement for users to link a Microsoft Account during installation, a feature many hope will be reverted to allow local account setups.
