Product Review: Windows 11 Gets a Lot Better When You Fix the 8 Most Annoying Features

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 16 January 2026; Created: 16 January 2026; Last Updated: 16 January 2026

Microsoft badgered us for months: Upgrade to Windows 11 or else. Well, it wasn't that alarmist, but the company ended security updates for Windows 10 in October. (Users of the older operating system can still enroll in a free Extended Security Updates program until October 2026.)

Product Review: Windows 11 Gets a Lot Better When You Fix the 8 Most Annoying Features

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