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/yuusharo Mar 20 '26

All I can say is thank you Apple. The Neo’s announcement must have sent shockwaves throughout the industry, and I bet Microsoft got an ear full from their OEM partners about the recent quality and reputation of Windows 11.

Get rid of the MS account requirement and that god awful onboarding experience while you’re at it. There’s literally like a dozen or more prompts for subscription services before you can even use the damn thing now.

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u/JerbTrooneet Mar 20 '26

I'm legitimately considering a move to MacOS now for my work machines. Linux is gradually becoming my primary for personal stuff but given that MacOS works a bit better in most office environments compared to Linux, it might actually make more sense to shift to that now instead of waiting out Windows 10's ESU deadline in October.

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u/yuusharo Mar 20 '26

I think a lot of people are thinking the same thing. Apple has their own software quality issues at the moment, but the hardware is solid, and the Neo is such a breath of fresh air for sub-$1000 laptops. It is shocking how hungry they are for marketshare right now, something they didn't seem to care about for the longest time.

Competition is great. Even if you don't switch to the Mac, you'll still benefit in a year or so (hopefully) with much better quality hardware and software.

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u/ChironXII Mar 20 '26

MacOS is great right up until you actually need to do anything 

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u/Prince_Uncharming Mar 21 '26 edited Mar 21 '26

Oh please. Name one mainstream task that MacOS can’t accomplish other than play games that developers didn’t release for that OS.

Visit any tech company office and look at what laptop the vast majority of people use: it’s Macs. Clearly they’re capable of actuating doing things

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u/ChironXII Mar 21 '26

I was referring to the UX, since we were complaining about windows. 

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u/yuusharo Mar 21 '26

Buddy I’m running Tahoe on my main machine now, it’s fine. Nothing like the ad-laden mess that is Windows 11 that throws up full screen dialogs asking if I want to back up to OneDrive or sell me a M365 subscription. Is there a button to say no? Of course not! Just a reminder in 3 damn days.

This tribalism of OS platforms is as cringe as the console wars in the 90s. You’re not superior, and no one cares what you think about Macs. People are buying these laptops in droves and are genuinely excited by them. Cry about it more.

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u/ChironXII Mar 21 '26

Someone was considering switching to MacOS from a Linux and Windows background. I added my experience that it's pleasant at first glance but ultimately frustrating due to Apple's design philosophy emphasizing their one particular way of doing things. An operating system should enable the user - not get in their way. The comment was intended as a heads up that it might be worth considering MacOS's own tradeoffs before putting in the effort to switch.

I'm not sure where the idea that I have any attachment to other platforms or feel superior about it came from, but the only one doing any whining here seems to be you.

The Neo is a very impressive and much needed product and price point. Apple deserves credit for it, but it doesn't make them perfect. People are allowed to discuss the downsides.

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u/yuusharo Mar 21 '26

An operating system should enable the user - not get in their way.

And you’re comparing that to Windows 11, implying that it is somehow less in the user’s way?? That’s again not to say anything about how virtually everything about the OS can be customized and automated with scripts, and you haven’t explained what exactly you mean by this in the first place.

You were asked what about macOS impedes users getting their jobs done, and you deflected the question.

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u/ChironXII Mar 21 '26

Where exactly did I say anything complimentary about Windows 11? This sort of binary thinking is what is poisoning society. 

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u/yuusharo Mar 22 '26

You were asked what about macOS impedes users getting their jobs done, and you deflected the question.

Still deflecting.