7 quick ways to make Windows 11 less annoying right now

ZDNET Every time I read a complaint from someone who's exasperated about something they encountered in Windows 11, I just shake my head and say, I tried to warn you. Two years ago, I wrote "Here's why Windows PCs are only going to get more annoying." The executive summary? Microsoft is increasingly treating Windows as a giant billboard where it can promote and cross-sell other products, including Microsoft 365, OneDrive, its Xbox gaming products, and all the AI-related services under the Copilot brand. Collectively, they represent a basket of annoyances for people who use Windows PCs. And, at the risk of repeating myself, they'll only get more annoying. Also: Windows 11 FAQ: Upgrade guide and everything you need to know You can, of course, switch to an alternate platform. But if you're otherwise happy with your Windows PC, there's a better way. In this post, I show you how to eliminate (or greatly minimize) the annoyance factor on a Windows 11 PC. 1. Silence account notifications ... Read full article.