In short, Windows 11's UI is currently a Cthulhu-madness of new and old frameworks, including the controversial UWP. The move to WinUI3 also includes "shared UI infrastructure" and "core Windows experiences," likely referring to Settings and other apps and dialog boxes. This ought to improve responsiveness and consistency across the entire user interface, thanks to WinUI3's better-structured design. The fact that this API is being open-sourced is also a positive indicator.
The operating system's sloppiness is also under review. Microsoft specifically calls out the intrusiveness of Copilot and promises to "be more intentional about how and where Copilot integrates across Windows," starting by curbing it in Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.
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Last but by no means least, there are improvements to Bluetooth and USB discovery and connection reliability, more consistent device wake, and developer-oriented improvements to WSL's cross-filesystem performance and network throughput.
To say that these are bold promises is an understatement, given Microsoft's recalcitrant behavior of ignoring user feedback in favor of apparently pleasing whichever marketing executive had a hissy fit that particular day. The fact that the company is making more money than ever also means it has little incentive to change its course.
Perhaps the staggering success of the MacBook Neo and the rise of Linux gaming have forced the execs to reconsider. Here's to hoping these improvements actually materialize.
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Notton "We promise" okay, then what's with the March update breaking sign-in? https://www.techpowerup.com/347587/windows-11-march-update-blocks-microsoft-account-sign-in-in-office-and-copilot-apps Reply
S58_is_the_goat Notton said: "We promise" okay, then what's with the March update breaking sign-in? https://www.techpowerup.com/347587/windows-11-march-update-blocks-microsoft-account-sign-in-in-office-and-copilot-apps Starting NOW… Reply
Syntaximus Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies… Reply
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