Windows 11 wasn't "the future"—it was a forced pivot. Microsoft took an OS people relied on for speed, flexibility, and control, then locked the door behind TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and arbitrary CPU lists that stranded millions of perfectly good PCs. And for what? A redesigned UI that's less customizable, a Start Menu that feels like a billboard, and a setup flow that tries to drag Home users into an always-online Microsoft account whether they want it or not.
Then comes the real point: Windows 11 increasingly feels like a platform for Microsoft's priorities—cloud services, Edge, Copilot, and AI-first features—instead of a tool built around the user. Privacy concerns haven't eased either, with telemetry worries and controversial features like Recall raising the question: how much of your desktop is yours, and how much is being watched, indexed, and monetized?
Meanwhile, everyday annoyances stack up: File Explorer weirdness, inconsistent performance, and "updates" that often add friction instead of fixing fundamentals. In this video, we break down why Windows 11's biggest failure isn't one bug or one design choice—it's the message behind it: comply, subscribe, and get out of the way.