Microsoft's EVP of Windows & Devices outlines a quality-focused roadmap for Windows 11, responding to community feedback. Key near-term changes include taskbar repositioning (vertical/top), reduced Copilot entry points in apps like Snipping Tool and Notepad, more user control over Windows Updates (skip during setup, pause longer, restart without installing), File Explorer performance improvements, and a redesigned Feedback Hub. The broader year-long plan covers three pillars: Performance (WSL improvements, WinUI3 migration for lower latency, memory efficiency), Reliability (driver/app stability, Windows Hello biometrics, Bluetooth/USB fixes), and Craft (taskbar personalization, quieter defaults, less distraction, improved Search). Microsoft also commits to higher-quality Insider builds with more rigorous validation before release.
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