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Should You Trust Windows 11? Here’s What Microsoft Doesn’t Want You to Know
When Windows 10 came out ten years ago, many people thought it would fix everything. But looking back, it was the start of bigger problems. Here’s what really happened and why you should be careful about Windows 11.
The Start of the Mess
On July 29, 2015, Microsoft released Windows 10. They called it the “last Windows” ever. That was a lie. Before Windows 10, we had Windows 8, which was terrible. Nobody liked the tile system. It felt like Microsoft was forcing people to use tablets instead of computers.
Windows 10 was supposed to fix this. The old Start menu came back. People felt hopeful. But then Microsoft took it away again and added tiles back in. This was the first sign that something was wrong.
The Forced Upgrade Problem
The worst part of early Windows 10 was how Microsoft forced people to upgrade. If you had Windows 7 or Windows 8, Microsoft would try to trick you into upgrading. They made pop-up windows that said:
- “Upgrade now”
- “Upgrade tonight”
There was no easy way to say no. Many people went to sleep with Windows 7 and woke up with Windows 10. They never asked for this. Microsoft only stopped when people sued them and won money in court.
Even today, this problem continues. People with Windows 10 Pro are getting messages that force them to upgrade to Windows 11. The message says their computer will upgrade with only two choices: “Schedule for tonight” or “Upgrade now.” There’s no way to say no.
Updates That Break Everything
Windows 10 was supposed to get new features twice a year. But almost every update caused problems. Microsoft had to pull back updates many times because they broke people’s computers.
Here’s what happened with major updates:
- Version 1511 (November 2015) – Had serious bugs
- Version 1607 (Anniversary Update) – More problems
- Version 1703 (Creators Update) – Still buggy
- Each update was like rolling dice with your computer
People learned to be scared of Windows updates. Some updates would completely break computers, forcing people to buy new ones.
The AI and Spying Problem
Now we have Windows 11, and Microsoft says it’s even better. But here’s what they don’t tell you clearly. Windows 11 is packed with AI features that watch everything you do.
Microsoft calls this “Copilot” and says it helps you. But it’s really collecting information about:
- What you type
- What websites you visit
- What files you open
- What you say to your computer
All this information gets sent back to Microsoft. They use it to show you ads and sell products. This is the same behavior that we call “malware” when other companies do it.
What Experts Say About Windows 11
Tech experts are starting to warn people about Windows 11. They say Microsoft has turned the operating system into an “ADHD horror show” full of:
- Constant distractions
- Ads that pop up
- Features you never asked for
- Programs that slow down your work
The goal isn’t to help you work better. It’s to make money from you. Microsoft wants to collect your data and show you ads. Your computer becomes a way for them to make money instead of a tool for you to get work done.
Why This Matters for Regular People
You might think, “So what? I just want my computer to work.” Here’s why you should care:
- Your privacy is gone – Microsoft knows everything you do
- Your computer gets slower – AI features use up memory and processing power
- More things can break – Complex systems have more problems
- You lose control – Microsoft decides what your computer does, not you
What You Can Do
If you’re still using Windows 10, you have some choices:
- Stay with Windows 10 – It stops getting security updates in October 2025, but you can pay Microsoft for extended support
- Switch to Linux – Free operating systems that don’t spy on you
- Buy a Mac – Apple computers that work differently
- Use LTSC versions – Special Windows 10 versions that get updates until 2032
Microsoft has spent 10 years training people to accept:
- Forced updates
- Loss of privacy
- Computers that serve Microsoft instead of users
- AI features that nobody asked for
Windows 11 takes all these problems and makes them worse. The company that once made simple, useful software now makes products that feel more like traps than tools.
Before you upgrade to Windows 11, ask yourself: Do you want a computer that works for you, or do you want to work for Microsoft? The choice is still yours, but Microsoft is making it harder to say no every day.
The real question isn’t whether Windows 11 has cool features. It’s whether you want to give up control of your own computer to get them.