Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Apparently it came out yesterday. Have any of you tried it? Is it any decent? I'm getting a notification on this computer that it is eligible for the upgrade to Windows 11 - I'm also not seeing anywhere to download that upgrade I'll probably test it on my work computer before I decide to upgrade my home PC - but I'll probably switch sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Didn't they said any new version won't be coming for a while? Hope this one doesn't have constant updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,495 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Khan of TF365 said: Didn't they said any new version won't be coming for a while? Hope this one doesn't have constant updates. Currently have windows 10. I turn automatic updates off. I then search, download and install them every 4 weeks. It usually only takes around 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,495 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Khan of TF365 said: Didn't they said any new version won't be coming for a while? Hope this one doesn't have constant updates. Currently have windows 10. I turn automatic updates off. I then search, download and install them every 4 weeks. It usually only takes around 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 5 hours ago, MUFC said: Currently have windows 10. I turn automatic updates off. I then search, download and install them every 4 weeks. It usually only takes around 15 minutes. I have automatic updates on but I have my computer update and restart during my "non-peak" hours - which for my home PC is basically while I'm at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I've only just got my new laptop. Give me a chance to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted October 7, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted October 7, 2021 Ive been using it a while on one of my computers and have to say I can't really see much of an actual functional difference between it and Window 10 just yet. Sure, the UI is different but its still buggy with things like search and the file-handlers. Infact, it sometimes totally hoses my Steam App when it starts up as well. Daily driver Operating System? Not just yet imo. I also dont know about anyone else but I can't remember the last time I used a news widget to read the news as part of the operating system and for the life of me I can't see why OS manufacturers persist with it. I am going to try the native Android App thing shortly so maybe thats a good thing to test out when you get it. P.S. I wouldn't force the update if its a machine you use as a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 @Mel81x - thanks, good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I've had a notification to say that I can install Windows 11 on my laptop. Think I'll wait in all honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,400 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 All I've noticed so far is everything is more central. I like the new design but at the same time I wouldn't be rushing to get the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted October 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted October 28, 2021 I tried the native Android App container and its actually really good. Granted it won't replace your phone anytime soon but I think M$ might be onto something good for their users here. More cross-functional apps on the platform is definitely going to boost its usage with the everyday user. I think its almost ready for game-time and come Xmas I'd definitely recommend the swap out from Windows 10 unless you're running something truly exotic like Kerebros local security policies, etc. and even then I'd recommend the move as its a bit snappier and the File System seems to be a bit more responsive as opposed to when it first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeriq 5 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 first time get something good from windows 11, I'm trying to get more before swapping on 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted November 2, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted November 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, yeriq said: first time get something good from windows 11, I'm trying to get more before swapping on 11 Nice to have you aboard @yeriq or welcome to TF365 and keep the posts coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeriq 5 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted November 7, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted November 7, 2021 One of my biggest pet peeves about this new Windows is the context menu on right-clicking. Let's say you have something like Sublime text or 7-zip as your option in W10 and you're used to just right clicking and getting what you need in the context menu. Well... with W11 you have to find it under "Show more options". If they can sort this out I'd be happy but for now its how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 I just updated to Windows 11 on my work computer and... I'm not sure if I like it very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted December 3, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I just updated to Windows 11 on my work computer and... I'm not sure if I like it very much It literally grows on you haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I'm still holding fire for now as the last thing I need is for my laptop to go tits up when I need to do assignments. Might download it when they've been submitted though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 49 minutes ago, Mel81x said: It literally grows on you haha. I really hate the right-click "show more options" for all the options that were normally there. I also am not the biggest fan of having icons for cut/copy/paste rather than just the words, tbh. Aside from it being different from literally every OS I've ever used... I'm not sure it's great replacing simple words like "copy" with icons in terms of the impact that makes on the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted December 4, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 4, 2021 21 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I really hate the right-click "show more options" for all the options that were normally there. I also am not the biggest fan of having icons for cut/copy/paste rather than just the words, tbh. Aside from it being different from literally every OS I've ever used... I'm not sure it's great replacing simple words like "copy" with icons in terms of the impact that makes on the world This is all a subtle push for this ubiquitous experience between Windows for a machine vs Windows for a Surface-based machine. Once ARM comes into picture in a few years this will all start to make sense with more capable devices that can do things similar to an iPad but work like a desktop/traditional laptop. I can't see the relevance now but I suppose if you start feeding your users this kind of garbage UX now they'll start to come around sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 04/12/2021 at 10:55, Mel81x said: This is all a subtle push for this ubiquitous experience between Windows for a machine vs Windows for a Surface-based machine. Once ARM comes into picture in a few years this will all start to make sense with more capable devices that can do things similar to an iPad but work like a desktop/traditional laptop. I can't see the relevance now but I suppose if you start feeding your users this kind of garbage UX now they'll start to come around sooner rather than later. That's a bit shit tbh, I don't really care for those iPad/Windows Surface devices - my work got me one of those smaller Surfaces for business trips and I hate the fucking thing and never use it and just bring my laptop whenever I need to travel. The thing just sits in a drawer in my desk at the office and doesn't get used by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted December 9, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said: That's a bit shit tbh, I don't really care for those iPad/Windows Surface devices - my work got me one of those smaller Surfaces for business trips and I hate the fucking thing and never use it and just bring my laptop whenever I need to travel. The thing just sits in a drawer in my desk at the office and doesn't get used by anyone. I want to like this whole move everyone is making towards unified Operating Systems but to me I'd rather just have the functionality work the way the intended device was meant to be used. E.g. I have an iPad and I love using tools like Photoshop on it for color correction but my god is it impossible to imagine having the same interface on a Mac or a Windows machine. I'd be dying for more complex controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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