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I replaced Microsoft’s default Windows apps with open-source alternatives and never looked back

Better apps without Microsoft’s baggage

I replaced Microsoft’s default Windows apps with open-source alternatives and never looked back

Windows 11 26H2 is the latest update to Microsoft's operating system, which aims to address the issues that many users have encountered since the initial release of Windows 11. The update focuses on improving performance, reliability, and user experience. It restores features that have been missing for some time, such as the vertical taskbar on laptops and a more streamlined Start menu.

Additionally, users can now customize the size of the taskbar and Start menu, as well as group apps by activity in the Start menu. The update is available for download as an enablement package, which can be installed quickly and easily. This update marks a significant improvement from the previous versions of Windows 11, which were criticized for their intrusive design choices.

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