The Downfall and Enshittification of Microsoft in 2026
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Microsoft in 2026 is showing signs of product decline driven by over-prioritizing Copilot AI integration across Windows, Office, and GitHub at the expense of core product quality. Windows 11 required a public apology blog post promising basic fixes like taskbar customization and fewer forced updates. GitHub has seen increased service disruptions across non-git workflows. Meanwhile, Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo undercuts Windows on price, and Linux desktop share is growing among developers. The author argues Microsoft needs a product moratorium on AI sprawl, a 'boring year' focused on stability, and must stop treating blog posts about listening as substitutes for actually fixing software.
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Windows 11: The Written Apology Arrived Before the FixesCopilot Everywhere, Whether You Asked or NotGitHub: Still Dominant, Increasingly AnnoyingThe Mood on XApple’s Opening: The $599 MacBook NeoThe Linux Desktop Is Still Small, But It Is No Longer Just a MemeWhat Microsoft Could Do to Stop the SlideIs This the Year of the Linux Desktop or Apple’s Majority Moment?SourcesSort: