Hands-On Windows 187: What Microsoft Isn't Fixing in Windows 11

About this episode

Paul Thurrott discusses the unresolved issues in Windows 11 that affect power users.

Despite Microsoft's promises, real Windows 11 annoyances like forced telemetry, aggressive Edge defaults, and stubborn online account requirements remain unaddressed. Paul Thurrott calls out what isn't changing and why power users should care. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord .

People in this episode

Host: Paul Thurrott

Topics covered

• Windows 11
• Microsoft
• telemetry
• Edge defaults
• online account requirements
• power users

Keywords

• Windows 11
• Microsoft
• telemetry
• Edge
• online accounts
• annoyances
• power users

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft

Products: Windows 11, Edge

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