Microsoft Announces New Version of Windows: A Call to Action for Microsoft Engineers

Microsoft's announcement of a new version of Windows has sparked anticipation and excitement among computer users. The new software is expected to power all PCs, including non-Apple computers, and is rumored to be called Windows 11. Two YouTubers, Linus Tech Tips and Michael MJD, have reportedly gotten their hands on a leaked version of the software, which provides a glimpse into the features that Microsoft has planned.

A New Visual Look

One of the most noticeable changes in the new version of Windows is a new visual look. The exact details of this update are not yet known, but it's clear that Microsoft wants to give its operating system a fresh new coat. With the rise of smartphones and tablets, computer users have become accustomed to sleek and intuitive designs, and Microsoft aims to bring a similar aesthetic to its PC software.

A Better Search Function

Another area where Windows needs improvement is in its search function. Currently, using Google has become second nature for many people, but searching for files or applications on their PC can still be a frustrating experience. The speaker of this article feels that it's embarrassing to have to wait for their computer to find what they're looking for, especially when they know the file is sitting right in front of them. They call on Microsoft engineers to address this issue and provide a better search function.

A New Control Panel

The control panel on Windows is another area where Microsoft needs to improve. The current setup consists of two separate panels that look and feel different from each other, making it difficult for users to navigate. This can lead to confusion and frustration when trying to make changes or adjustments to the operating system. The speaker remembers using Windows almost daily since before the internet was widely available and still struggles to find certain settings and features.

Making it Easier to Uninstall Apps

Deleting apps on a PC is often a more complicated process than it is on smartphones or tablets. To uninstall an app, users typically have to go into their control panel, locate the app's entry, and then click "uninstall" or "remove". This can be time-consuming and requires technical knowledge. The speaker finds this experience frustrating and calls on Microsoft engineers to make the process easier.

Fixing the Current Issues

The speaker acknowledges that Apple computers sometimes struggle with similar issues, but notes that they are not in the same league as Windows. Microsoft has been trying to address these issues for years, but it seems like progress is slow. The speaker encourages Microsoft engineers to take the necessary steps to improve the search function, control panel, and app uninstallation process.

A Call to Action

The speaker concludes by expressing their admiration for Microsoft's work and encouraging them to make a change that will significantly improve the lives of many people. They hope that this article serves as a reminder that there are those who value simplicity, ease of use, and speed in their software. By addressing these issues, Microsoft can create an operating system that is more intuitive and user-friendly.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enmicrosoft's announcing a new version of windows on thursday and anticipation is already building this new software which is going to power all those pcs out there the non-apple computers is expected to be the first major update in six years and though we don't know the name the rumors on the internet have pegged it at windows 11 and two youtubers linus tech tips and michael mjd have actually gotten their hands on what appears to be a leaked version now microsoft already has a bunch of different features planned including a new visual look and all sorts of other things but we at cnet have a list of ideas that we hope microsoft will listen to as well you see we all have a number of complaints that have popped up over the years that we'd really like to see microsoft fix if there's one thing we all experience with our computers it's sitting around waiting for them to do their software updates and it is annoying there's got to be a better way and microsoft has been trying to fix it for years now apple and samsung and a bunch of other companies have come up with ways to fix this with their own devices in particular being able to break up the updates and have them be smaller updates so they don't take as much time to install or even doing a little bit of that work in the background so all you have to do is just restart your computer when the time comes whatever microsoft does if they can fix that one thing they are going to significantly improve a lot of people's lives particularly when they turn their computer on after coming back from vacation we always have to sit there and wait for the computer to do its thing before we can use it well microsoft the ball's in your court please next better system search it just isn't what it needs to be in a world where i can use google and get stuff before i finish the snap of my fingers it's almost embarrassing to sit there and wait for my computer to try and find a file or an app when i ask you to look for something worse there are times when my computer can't even find a file i know is sitting there so this has got to get fixed now don't get me wrong apple's macs sometimes struggle with this too but they're not even in the same league microsoft has got to revamp this feature next up a better control panel now i know this is a little nerdy but the settings on our computers are something that we all have to interact with at one point or another and the control panel on microsoft windows is horrific in part because there are two of them yes two and they look different too they do slightly different things so you end up going to one of them thinking you'll be able to change some system setting only to realize it's in the other one and god help you if you end up trying to figure out how to go between the two of them look i've been using windows almost daily since before the internet was a thing and even i can't remember where all this stuff is it needs to be fixed finally make it easier to remove an app look when i want to delete an app off of my phone or tablet i hold down my finger on the app and then i push that little x and it goes away but on a computer it's nothing like that i have to fish for an uninstall app or i might have to go into my control panel if i can figure out which one to go into and delete it that way not to mention it takes forever for an app to uninstall you just sit there waiting for the bar to fill up and finish and meanwhile you're twiddling your thumbs thinking about your future and your life and where you're headed and whether you're happy with all that and it just isn't fair even on an apple computer typically all i have to do is select the app and drag it to the trash but that's not at all what life is like on windows and it should be so that's it if you're listening microsoft engineers i love your work but please just make life a little easier and listen to us just this oncemicrosoft's announcing a new version of windows on thursday and anticipation is already building this new software which is going to power all those pcs out there the non-apple computers is expected to be the first major update in six years and though we don't know the name the rumors on the internet have pegged it at windows 11 and two youtubers linus tech tips and michael mjd have actually gotten their hands on what appears to be a leaked version now microsoft already has a bunch of different features planned including a new visual look and all sorts of other things but we at cnet have a list of ideas that we hope microsoft will listen to as well you see we all have a number of complaints that have popped up over the years that we'd really like to see microsoft fix if there's one thing we all experience with our computers it's sitting around waiting for them to do their software updates and it is annoying there's got to be a better way and microsoft has been trying to fix it for years now apple and samsung and a bunch of other companies have come up with ways to fix this with their own devices in particular being able to break up the updates and have them be smaller updates so they don't take as much time to install or even doing a little bit of that work in the background so all you have to do is just restart your computer when the time comes whatever microsoft does if they can fix that one thing they are going to significantly improve a lot of people's lives particularly when they turn their computer on after coming back from vacation we always have to sit there and wait for the computer to do its thing before we can use it well microsoft the ball's in your court please next better system search it just isn't what it needs to be in a world where i can use google and get stuff before i finish the snap of my fingers it's almost embarrassing to sit there and wait for my computer to try and find a file or an app when i ask you to look for something worse there are times when my computer can't even find a file i know is sitting there so this has got to get fixed now don't get me wrong apple's macs sometimes struggle with this too but they're not even in the same league microsoft has got to revamp this feature next up a better control panel now i know this is a little nerdy but the settings on our computers are something that we all have to interact with at one point or another and the control panel on microsoft windows is horrific in part because there are two of them yes two and they look different too they do slightly different things so you end up going to one of them thinking you'll be able to change some system setting only to realize it's in the other one and god help you if you end up trying to figure out how to go between the two of them look i've been using windows almost daily since before the internet was a thing and even i can't remember where all this stuff is it needs to be fixed finally make it easier to remove an app look when i want to delete an app off of my phone or tablet i hold down my finger on the app and then i push that little x and it goes away but on a computer it's nothing like that i have to fish for an uninstall app or i might have to go into my control panel if i can figure out which one to go into and delete it that way not to mention it takes forever for an app to uninstall you just sit there waiting for the bar to fill up and finish and meanwhile you're twiddling your thumbs thinking about your future and your life and where you're headed and whether you're happy with all that and it just isn't fair even on an apple computer typically all i have to do is select the app and drag it to the trash but that's not at all what life is like on windows and it should be so that's it if you're listening microsoft engineers i love your work but please just make life a little easier and listen to us just this once\n"