Windows 11 Is Still Broken? 10 Things Microsoft Needs to Fix
Is Windows 11 actually getting better, or is Microsoft just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic? 🚢💻
In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the current state of Windows 11 in 2026. Despite a "quality overhaul" campaign and a laundry list of promised improvements, users are still battling everything from broken January patches to "unnecessary" AI bloat. Microsoft has finally admitted that the OS has "gone off track," but are the fixes enough to save it?
We’re breaking down the 10 most critical things Microsoft needs to fix ASAP to make Windows 11 the legendary OS it was supposed to be.
What We’re Covering:
1. Fix the Start Menu
Limited customization (can’t freely resize or move it like older versions)
Recommended section feels unnecessary for many users
👉 Users want something closer to Windows 10 flexibility
2. Make the Taskbar More Flexible
No moving it to the top or sides
Limited right-click options
👉 This is a downgrade from both Windows 10 and even Windows 7
3. Improve Performance on Older Hardware
Strict system requirements (TPM 2.0, newer CPUs)
Many capable PCs are left out
👉 Makes adoption slower than expected
4. Reduce Bloatware
Pre-installed apps and promos (like Xbox, Teams, etc.)
Cleaner setup experience would feel more premium
👉 Compare to the cleaner feel of macOS
5. Fix Settings vs Control Panel Confusion
Two systems still exist side-by-side
Some settings are buried or duplicated
👉 Microsoft needs to fully commit to one interface
6. Better File Explorer
Still lacks tabs improvements (despite updates)
Slower and less powerful than alternatives
👉 Power users often prefer third-party tools
7. Improve Updates (Less Disruptive)
Forced restarts can still be annoying
Updates sometimes break features
👉 This has been a complaint since Windows 10
8. More Consistent Design
UI is modern in some places, outdated in others
Feels like a mix of old and new Windows
👉 Needs a fully unified design language
9. Better Default Apps & App Ecosystem
Built-in apps still feel basic
Microsoft Store has improved, but still lacks key apps
👉 Competes with ecosystems like Android and iOS
10. More Control for Power Users
Too many simplified options
Advanced settings harder to access
👉 Alienates long-time Windows users
⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 - Windows 11 is at a breaking point
0:28 - 1. Fix the Start Menu
1:29 - 2. Make the Taskbar More Flexible
2:30 - 3. Improve Performance on Older Hardware
4:09 - 4. Reduce Bloatware
5:18 - 5. Remove Ads
5:57 - 6. Reduce Telemetry
6:43 - 7. Fix Settings vs Control Panel Confusion
7:48 - 8. Better File Explorer
9:08 - 9. Improve Updates (Less Disruptive)
10:02 - 10. Inconsistent UI Design
10:56 - 11. Better Default Apps
12:18 - 12. Stop Forcing Microsoft Accounts & More Control for Power Users
13:15 - The 2026 Roadmap: Is there hope?
Are you sticking with Windows 11, or have you finally made the jump to Linux or macOS? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
#Windows11 #Microsoft #TechReview #PCGaming #WindowsUpdate #technews2026
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