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Is Windows' reputation at an all time low?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11, all the recent backlash around Microsoft and AI, and how the platform has evolved into something most people hate.
Windows Terminal: 9 customizations I never skip on a new Windows 11 setup
Windows 11 These are the exact Windows Terminal configurations I always use on a fresh Windows 11 setup, with explanations on what makes them so important.
PC hardware has never been better. Too bad Windows can't keep up.
Windows My visit to CES 2026 cemented my opinion that PC hardware has never been in a better state from a design and engineering standpoint. Windows, on the other hand, seems to be on the decline.
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Microsoft's Satya Nadella wants you to stop saying AI "slop"
Microsoft In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI. Sigh.
Windows 11’s 2025 problems are piling up faster than Microsoft can fix them
Windows 11 From broken updates to forced features, Windows 11’s 2025 problems show a platform in crisis — and users deserve better.
I dual-booted Windows and Linux in 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger
Windows Is Microsoft's AI push driving users away? Linux can handle gaming and daily work, but the deep-rooted familiarity of Windows still prevents any permanent switch.
Microsoft didn’t lose momentum overnight — it lost the people who used to care. That’s the part you can’t patch.
Opinion Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon enter 2026 with fading hype and shrinking fanbases as frustration replaces enthusiasm.
