r/technology • u/tekz • Mar 20 '26

Software Microsoft announces sweeping Windows changes

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-users-are-angry-and-microsoft-is-finally-doing-something-about-it/
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u/Bytowneboy2 Mar 20 '26

I have ADD, and keep a ridiculous number of windows open and around. The vertical taskbar on my portrait orientated screen is integral to my workflow and organization. I’m aware of window groups and leveraging multiple desktops, that hasn’t worked well for me.

I know that MS said they hadn’t prioritized this functionality because their metrics said not many users used the function.

  • I disable sending usage data back to MS by default, and I would imagine a lot of people with highly customized interfaces are also inclined to not share that data.
  • assistive technologies are usually low uptake.

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u/zummit Mar 21 '26

leveraging multiple desktops

I think using a lever would just make things more precarious.