SMRTR TechMar 22, 2026Ars Technica

Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11

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Microsoft is scaling back its aggressive integration of Copilot AI assistant across Windows 11, promising to be "more intentional" about where it appears and removing it from apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and Photos. The company also pledged to improve core Windows functions including faster File Explorer performance, less disruptive updates, and better reliability for basic features like the Start menu and Bluetooth connectivity, as it faces pressure from users still preferring Windows 10 despite its approaching end-of-support date.

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