It has been over five years since the release of Windows 11, and more and more people, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, have switched to it. Although Windows 10 still holds a significant market share, many users remain reluctant to upgrade.
Since the beginning of this year, Microsoft has indeed continued to improve Windows 11 as previously promised. Many UI elements have been redesigned for a more modern look, and details have been optimized. The taskbar, Start menu, and right-click context menu now allow for more customization. Additionally, unnecessary AI entry points have been reduced, web ads in search results have been decreased, and restart requirements for updates have been minimized.
Performance is also a key focus. In the previous "Project K2," Microsoft promised to optimize CPU and memory usage and improve gaming performance. Recently, the focus has been on optimizing for 8GB of RAM, but progress in this area seems limited, and many users are skeptical about Microsoft's ability to effectively optimize for 8GB.
Regarding Windows 11's performance, everyone can see Microsoft's efforts. However, Microsoft isn't doing this simply to please users. ZDNET cited recent observations from resident expert Ed Bott, summarizing that:Windows is becoming increasingly annoying, not by accident but by design, with the ultimate goal being profit.
He pointed out that behind Microsoft's improvements to Windows 11 lies the company's desire to quickly monetize Windows 11.Turning the Windows 11 system into a billboard for the company's other products and services means more promotions, marketing, cross-selling, subscription services, and recommended content, all with the ultimate goal of generating profit.
Experts' assessment of Windows 11 is hardly surprising. Ever since Microsoft started forcing various AI features into Windows 11 last year, people have been skeptical. This year's improvements to the Windows 11 experience are also driven by this ultimate objective.
Considering the recent news about price increases for Windows 11 OEM licenses, this perspective becomes even more credible.