So I set up my test lab with a domain controller and some clients and changing things in Windows 11 is just a complete nightmare. I see that they finally added the option to where you can ungroup icons on the task bar in this latest update but holy shit man it's been 2 years.. and we're barely getting basic functionality that's been in Windows 10 for 8 years now? How does a development team this size get lead so far astray from their target audience?
Don't even get me started on the Xbox bullshit that comes on a Windows pro machine used in a business environment. I'm getting fed up with windows more and more every day.
Also all these extra bullshit apps like Chat, Teams home. Why are they there ootb on a pro license?
Totally agree, I think Win11 is still not worth upgrading too.
l got laughed at on Reddit (and probably will here too) for expecting a small task bar in Win11. I'll not switch if it means downgrading compared to Win10. I don't need big icons and waste of space.
Been using ExplorerPatcher to bring all the taskbar needs from windows 10 (you can even mix menus: I like the new bluetooth in the control center, makes it easier to connect a device)
I totally get you. I use Win11 at home with a big high Resolution monitor so I don't mind the huge task bar too much but my 1080p work monitors would suck to use without a compact task bar. Thankfully there's no chance that my workplace will be looking at Win11 any time soon (embedded software developer).
The WSL stuff alone is pretty much worth it/mandatory, if that's the kind of stuff you care about. Otherwise I indeed don't see much reason to upgrade...