• Boozilla@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m I the only person who wants the Windows OS to do less, not more? I strongly prefer a non-intrusive OS that isn’t constantly calling attention to itself with needless bullshit and distractions. MS has forgotten (or wants to ignore) the fundamental role of the OS, which is a platform for the apps we actually want to interact with to run on.

    Of course this phenomenon isn’t only limited to MS Windows. Far too much software these days thinks it constantly needs to grab your attention. I’m sick of the whole “all push notifications all the time” mindset of designers.

    To revise my complaining a bit, the return to one “big update” per year could be a good thing…hopefully.

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      1 year ago

      you are not alone.

      operating systems for the youtube generation. Like and Subscribe to open your recommended apps!

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      1 year ago

      Trust me you want to use an online Microsoft account as your sign in for your personal PC. Are you sure? You’ll be missing out if you don’t! Trust me…

      ^ windows when you install it.

      I mean how else will you get wicked fast search results for your apps when you push the windows key? Ha! Gotcha, first we will search the web, and slowly. Your work can wait.

      Experience on Linux and Mac is way better for launching apps.

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        1 year ago

        I jump through hoops when I install Windows to avoid that Microsoft login. Total PITA.

        I know Linux is better, and I do dabble in it. Sadly I’m a fossilized corporate drone at this point, and am stuck with Windows at my job.

        One more thing to look forward to in retirement, finally getting serious about learning Linux.

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          11 months ago

          In 2023 it’s really easy now. Honestly the install process like 9 years ago was easier than windows because you got a proper Gui.

          90% of shit runs in a browser now. Browsers have been fine on Linux since forever. I still game and video edit with a professional editor no problem. Just give it a whirl on a spare disk or something, I promise it will likely be painless :).

          Not much to “learn” unless you have quirky hardware that doesn’t have proper drivers but most everything works out of the box these days.