Microsoft says it'll make Windows 11 a calmer OS with fewer upsells or ads, as it tries to win back users
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Key Points:
- Microsoft is scaling back "upsells" or ads in Windows 11 to create a calmer user experience, as part of a major update announced on March 20 focused on performance and quality-of-life improvements.
- The update includes faster File Explorer, a Start menu rebuilt with WinUI 3, an option to pause Windows updates indefinitely, and reduced Copilot integration in apps like Notepad.
- Windows 11 has faced criticism due to bugs, forced Microsoft account requirements, and aggressive promotion of Microsoft services like Edge, Bing, and Copilot, which has alienated some users and enterprises.
- Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft engineering leader, confirmed the goal of a "calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells," signaling
