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> Second, Microsoft is also trying to sell PCs. I don't buy the idea that they can be explicitly anti-consumer and get away with it. Backlash against the OS wou
by majormunky 4y ago
> Second, Microsoft is also trying to sell PCs. I don't buy the idea that they can be explicitly anti-consumer and get away with it. Backlash against the OS would hurt MS's bottom line perhaps more than Apple.
https://www.windowslatest.com/2022/08/30/former-microsoft-engineer-criticizes-windows-11s-new-start-menu-design-ads/ https://www.windowslatest.com/2022/08/30/former-microsoft-en...
Having a start menu filled with ads with Microsoft, yet again, reminding everyone that Edge exists, is a bit anti-consumer in my opinion.
- SanjayMehta 4y agoOutlook on IOS pushes Edge every time one clicks on a URL. It's easier to uninstall Outlook than to get rid of that ad.
- cma 4y agoGmail wastes 10% of your mobile inbox screen real estate on a large bar at the bottom of the screen that's only function is to let you switch between email and their attempt at a Zoom competitor.
- vetinari 4y ago> Gmail wastes 10% of your mobile inbox screen real estate At least that one is easy to disable.