Linus Tech Tips Discussion

 Microsoft says it’ll make Windows 11 a calmer OS with fewer upsells or ads, as it tries to win back users   Summary Microsoft is planning to release updates that will reduce ads in Windows 11, roll back the requirement to need a Microsoft account in OOBE, and ease up on pushing Copilot and apps like notepad.    Quotes Quote   Microsoft has now confirmed it’s scaling back “upsells” (or ads/recommendations) in Windows 11 as part of its efforts to make the operating system a bit “calmer.” On March 20, Microsoft announced a major update for Windows 11 that focuses on performance and quality-of-life improvements. Microsoft said it’s making File Explorer faster, moving the Start menu to WinUI 3 from React, adding an option to pause Windows updates for as long as you want, and even cutting back Copilot in apps like Notepad.   My thoughts I'm not to surprised by this, as it was a matter of time that pressure of people moving away from Windows now with the Mac Nao being a decent priced device with an OS that doesn't have ads and content creators basic making more videos of them moving away from Window and installing Linux for productivity. I also think that enterprises are also pushing Microsoft to layoff on the ads and copilot push as they my not want it within their organizations.   Sources https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/03/22/microsoft-says-itll-make-windows-11-a-calmer-os-with-fewer-upsells-or-ads-in-the-start-menu-and-other-places/