7 things in Windows 10, which enraged the most

Vindovs / by admin / December 19, 2019

Microsoft releases updates for Windows 10 for an update. But the operating system is still very far from perfect. Yes, Windows 10 - it's a good OS, especially when compared with Windows 8. Microsoft really tried adding in a lot of new features and optimized performance. But enough of annoying elements. From some you can get rid of, but for something - just get used to.

1. Tablet interface

Microsoft is positioning Windows 10 as a universal system for all types of devices. She was supposed to be a convenient and on desktops and laptops, and tablets, and phones. It's really interesting and even an innovative solution. And this is very controversial.

When the release of Windows 8, users were dissatisfied with the Metro-interface. Huge colored items and large fonts looked quite appropriate to the tablet and notebook-transformer, but on the desktop looked at least strange. Windows 10 came on the same rake. However, it corrected some mistakes its predecessor, for example returned to "Start" menu.

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Microsoft made a mistake by assuming that all computer users need a multi-touch interface. Desktop and mobile operating systems are different: they have a different look and run.

Decision: there are many third-party solutions like Start10 or Classic ShellMaking Windows 10 interface more suitable for use on the desktop without a touchscreen. But this "crutch". Customization interface in Windows 10 is not provided. You can except to change the color of the windows.

2. many updates

You turn on your computer, to urgently do something important, and the system greets you with the words "There is a job with the updates." Obviously, the Microsoft believes that your business can wait. Download and install updates to Windows 10 may take indecently long.

Yes, Microsoft finally delivered us from forced reboots. Now you can set the time when the system will install the updates. But the possibility still remains very limited. For example, you can not postpone the restart for more than 18 hours.

Decision: You can shut off upgrade from Windows 10, but it is only a half measure. So you make the system more vulnerable to viruses. It's best to disable the update using the System Policy Editor, but this application is not available for Windows 10 Home edition. In addition, contrary to the updates off Windows license agreement 10.

3. Universal applications and advertising

In Windows 10, a lot of things. Here and "Calendar" and "News" and "Weather", and even software for 3D-printing. All of these applications are decorated in a Metro-style and have a very skimpy functionality. In addition, the system will constantly sets some new items on the "Start" menu.

Universal app designed just for smartphones and tablets. On the desktop, they look at least strange.

Decision: you can delete the pre-installed Microsoft applications. However, this would require some extra movements. And there is no guarantee that in the next apdeyte these things will not appear in your menu again.

4. microsoft Store

The idea of a universal source software is really good. Just imagine how great it would be after the installation open app store and easily download thence browser, client office, instant messenger and media player, in some Google Play or the App Store. Approximately and managers working packet Linux.

But the implementation Microsoft Store on the desktop let us down. Program in a store - it's either-oriented phones mobile applications, or truncated versions of desktop programs. Just remember, have you ever used Mictosoft Store, to install the browser or player?

Decision: to install any application, you will have to go the old fashioned way on the developer's site and download the installer.

5. Two control panels

Settings in Windows 10 are scattered without any logic between the classic "Control Panel" and the new "Settings". Microsoft is gradually transfers the settings from an old to a new panel, but it does not sort out with this. The result is not always clear which of the panels located the desired settings.

Decision: get used to the fact that in the process of navigating through the links in the "Settings" you will periodically throw in the classic "Control Panel".

6. intrusive notification

In Windows 10, there is a "Notification Center" - a sliding panel on the right edge of the screen, similar to the panel in MacOS, but less elegant. Both Windows 10 is very fond of everything you notify. It does not matter whether you have changed a couple of files in cloud storage or switching music track in the player, Windows 10 will let you know that something happened. First, it's even exciting, but eventually becomes annoying.

Decision: go to "Settings» → «alert and action." Turn off all noticeThat you do not need. Periodically check the list included notifications, especially if you frequently install new software.

7. telemetry

Around the telemetry in Windows 10 is broken a lot of copies. The system collects about you a bunch of information: and your location, and you have installed applications, and search history. Microsoft the right to process your data is written in the license agreement. Naturally, all this is done with good intentions. But is a multibillion-dollar corporation really need to know what keys you press and to any Wi-Fi points are connected, in order to improve its operating system?

Decision: turn off the telemetry in Windows 10 can be either manually (through the registry or system policies), as well as through third-party applications. But there is no guarantee that a new update of telemetry is not activated again. Completely disable telemetry is possible only in the corporate versions of Windows.

Total

In Windows 10, a lot of flaws that Microsoft is in no hurry to correct. It is hoped that sooner or later will bring the corporation to mind their offspring. In any case, the alternatives we have not so much.

Radical solution - transition to other operating systems: Linux, or MacOS.

Linux deprived of the problem can not be disabled updates, telemetry and landfill applications. You are free to install only what you need, and delete whatever you want. Linux interface is very easy to customize. You can choose KDE or Cinnamon for desktop use or Gnome and Budgie touchscreen. And if you can not find an alternative to some software from Windows to Linux, start the program in a virtual machine or in the Wine.

macOS has a much better interface than Windows 10. Compare appearance macOS and iOS. The first is optimized for desktop devices, and the second - for tablets and phones. Apple did not enclose all the same the UI, so the mobile and desktop system only win.

Less radical solution: you can stay on Windows 7 until 2020, until it will support. However, it you are only delaying the inevitable.