Windows 10 Complaints

Will Microsoft ever recover from Windows 8/10 ...
Having missed the smartphone revolution (Android & iOS), Microsoft embarked on a bold catch up strategy that envisioned a single operating system across desktop/laptop, tablet and phone. This was a bold moved based on Apple's dual platform strategy of OSX for desktop/laptop and iOS for tablet and phone. Microsoft tried to force its fledgling Windows 8 on their billion users with disastrous results. It was so bad that, they quickly released Windows 8.1 to rectify some of the hurt and then Windows 10 to take it nearly back to Windows 7! So what was all this for? Microsoft's smartphone strategy has failed due to lack of users and their tablet strategy has resulted in the expensive Surface product which is really no better that a good Windows 7 laptop with a touch screen! So just why did we all go through this exercise in futility? Microsoft is left with a very complex operating system that most consumers will probably leave behind in favour of an Apple or Android tablet or a Google Chromebook!

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Microsoft IE Users drop

Microsoft's browser strategy seems flawed ...
Interesting statistics on desktop / notebook browser usage. Microsoft is losing market share steadily. Windows 10 and its new Edge browser are still struggling with public opinion mixed.

Microsoft squanders browser dominance in record time - Computerworld:

Win 10 Anniversary Update

The next big Windows 10 update on August 2nd ...
Just after Windows 10 goes out of its free upgrade offer on 29th July, Microsoft will release the next big Windows 10 update.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update Available August 2 | Windows Experience Blog:

Windows 10 easier to reject

Microsoft finally listens to its customers ...
When it is almost too late, Microsoft backs off its malware tactics to get Windows 10 on as many PCs as it can!

Windows 10 upgrade will soon be easier to reject | Ars Technica:

Unwanted Windows 10

No apology from Microsoft for its Windows 10 tactics ...
At last someone takes Microsoft to court, and wins, for pushing its Windows 10 down everyone's throat whether they want it or not!

Unwanted Windows 10 upgrade costs Microsoft $10,000 | Ars Technica:

Firefox overtakes MS IE & Edge

Browsers wars - and the winner is Chrome ...
Some interesting figures for global browser usage.

Firefox overtakes Microsoft’s IE and Edge browsers, but Chrome continues to dominate | TechCrunch:

Skype needs to be fixed

Microsoft Skype desperately serious attention ...
I totally agree with this article! Skype desktop gets more updates that almost any application. Why are so many updates required? This application has gone down hill ever since Microsoft bought it in 2011. If there was a really good substitute, Skype would lose most of its 300 million users.

First Click: Microsoft needs to fix Skype | The Verge:

Microsoft’s ambitions are huge

Microsoft is transforming - it has to ...
So Windows Phone is all but dead but Microsoft is turning its attentions to then next futuristic developments - to lead rather than follow too late. An interesting article about how Microsoft sees its future.

Microsoft’s ambitions are huge and surprising, because they have to be | The Verge:

Windows 10 Push

Microsoft should apologise for Windows 10 upgrades ...
It is one thing to 'encourage' Windows 10 upgrades but it is completely different to commence the upgrade without the user's permission. In recent weeks I know of at least half a dozen cases where the upgrade has started without the user knowing. This has been due to the cunning wording change on the Windows 10 promotional screens. 

Microsoft’s Windows 10 push is effective, damaging, desirable, and deceptive | Ars Technica:

Overhauled MS Outlook.com

Good news for for fans of Outlook.com ...
Not a huge fan of Outlook.com personally (I have used Gmail for a long time!) but this should be good news for those who prefer the Microsoft product.

Microsoft’s Outlook.com now has an overhauled look and features | The Verge:

Microsoft Ends Support

Microsoft ends support for a variety of products ...
Microsoft patch support for a number of products, including Windows 8 has now ended.

Microsoft Today Ends Support For Windows 8, Old Versions Of Internet Explorer | TechCrunch:

Microsoft pushes Windows 10

Microsoft seriously pushing Windows 10 upgrade ...
Whilst I believe Windows 8/8.1 users should upgrade to Windows 10, the decision for Windows 7 users should still be in their hands. Windows 7 will be fully supported by Microsoft until 2020 and users may prefer to run out their current Windows 7 desktops and laptops on that Operating System. To avoid getting Windows 10 downloaded, it will be necessary to untick the box labelled "Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates" in Windows Update "Change Settings".

Microsoft starts recommended update roll-out for Windows 10 - Computerworld:

Microsoft's biggest problem

Microsoft needs some significant apps ...
This chart says it all as far as Microsoft is concerned!

Microsoft's biggest problem, in a single chart - Dec. 18, 2015:

OneDrive users keep 15GB

Microsoft losing its customer focus again? ...
Either this was a deliberate plan to achieve the end result whilst showing Microsoft users its was listening to its users OR it was just a bad decision which had to be retracted!

Microsoft is letting OneDrive users keep their 15GB of free storage after all | The Verge:

Windows turns 30 - history

Useful history of Microsoft Windows so far ...
Windows XP came out in October 2001, not that long ago, and yet it seems so old!

Windows turns 30: Lets look at 11 main versions of Windows so far | Zee News:

Upcoming Windows 10 Update

What to expect in this week's Windows 10 update ...
Windows 10 Threshold 2 is being delivered this week and this article points out what it contains. Interesting change to installation procedure if you want a clean Windows 10 install.

New Windows 10 Insider build today expected to roll out to everyone next week | Ars Technica:

Unlimited OneDrive gone

Microsoft pulls back on unlimited OneDrive storage ...
It is not just the unlimited offer to Office 365 users will be pulled back to 1 TB but that users with the free 15 GB will be pulled back to just 5 GB. Google Drive is now the clear leader!

Microsoft drops unlimited OneDrive storage after people use it for unlimited storage | Ars Technica:

Microsoft pushes Windows 10

Microsoft to get more aggressive with Windows 10 ...
There is a fine line between encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 10 and downright bullying! The latter may well steer consumers away from Windows permanently!

Microsoft planning to automatically offer Windows 10 to existing PCs | The Verge:

No Edge extensions till 2016

Microsoft Edge is still only a very basic application ...
Microsoft is still delivering Windows 10 and this continue well into 2016. After that we can look forward to continuous feature enhancements!

Microsoft Edge won’t get Chrome-like extensions until 2016 | Ars Technica:

Windows 10 Optional Update

Microsoft admits error making Windows 10 an optional update ...
Is this just because they got caught and the backlash was doing them too much damage?

Windows 10 upgrade installing automatically on some Windows 7, 8 systems | Ars Technica: