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Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11, as PC Manager tool suggests your system needs ‘repairing’ if you don’t use Bing (www.techradar.com)

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[-] [email protected] 35 points 2 months ago

My reaction too. Next thing they'll have a hand reach out from the monitor and slap you in the face every time you log on. And people will still put up with it.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

A lot of people don’t have a choice

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

Actually, those that don't have a choice aren't affected by the enshittification quite as much. This mainly affects the consumers using Windows Home. And those definitely could try something else.

this post was submitted on 16 May 2024

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