Remembering what Windows 10 did right—and how it made modern Windows more annoying

TL;DR

Windows 10's formal end-of-support occurred on October 14, 2025, though extended security updates are available.
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share in the US and globally.
Windows 10 is praised for restoring the Start menu, being a free upgrade, and adopting a continuous update cadence.
Many user complaints about Windows 11, such as mandatory Microsoft Account sign-ins and data collection, originated in Windows 10.
Windows 11 has intensified these annoyances with aggressive AI integration (Copilot), more intrusive advertising, and stricter system requirements.
The new system requirements for Windows 11 are seen by some as a way to push users to buy new PCs rather than solely for security enhancements.
Despite its current frustrations, Windows 11 has potential, including enterprise versions, improved support for Arm-based PCs, and advancements in the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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