Why Microsoft aims for destroying productivity and torturing users?

Amin Hashemi 5 Reputation points
2025-09-25T14:16:08.33+00:00

I've been a Windows user since Windows 95. For decades, I’ve trusted Microsoft to support my work, studies, and daily life. But over the past year, I’ve started to feel like Microsoft is actively working against its users—removing essential features, ignoring feedback, and making productivity harder, not easier.

Take widgets, for example. I relied on the MS To Do widget to manage my tasks efficiently. Without warning, it was removed. Then the calendar widget disappeared too. And what replaced it? Daily Wonder—a feature that feels more like a distraction than a productivity tool.

When I reach out to support, I’m met with the same endless loop:

• “Did you restart your device?”

• “Are you using a VPN?”

• “Is your system up to date?”

It feels like there’s a committee somewhere brainstorming ways to frustrate users and strip away what actually works.

This is the age of AI. If it’s too difficult to understand what users need, ask Copilot. Let it analyze usage patterns, gather feedback, and help restore features that people rely on. Don’t guess—listen.

Look at Apple. They prioritize user experience and consistency. Microsoft should do the same. Users are not inherited assets. If you keep removing what matters, people will lose interest—and switch.

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  1. SD - IA 178.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-26T11:04:21.5066667+00:00

    Hi Amin,

    Thanks for the reply.

    Please let me know what Daily Wonder means. There is no featured named that in Windows.

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  2. SD - IA 178.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-25T15:51:36.1033333+00:00

    Hi Amin,

    I'm Sumit, here to assist with your question.

    Apologies for any inconvenience - I'm happy to help you today.

    I can relate to this - things don't work out the way we desire, then it is a disappointing thing.

    Would it help you if I gave you the suggestions on how to achieve the screenshot feature- where the to-do App Window always remains on front?

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    Here is a rough idea on how to achieve that:

    1. Go to the official Microsoft PowerToys GitHub page: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases
    2. Download the latest .exe installer under Assets (PowerToysSetup-<version>.exe).
    3. Run the installer and complete setup.
    4. After installation, open PowerToys from Start Menu.
    5. In the left panel, expand Windowing > click Always on Top.
    6. Toggle the switch to On.
    7. Note the default shortcut: Win + Ctrl + T to pin/unpin any window on top.
    8. Select the todo app Window and press the shortcut to PIN it.

    I hope you find this information useful. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Otherwise, please take a moment to accept the answer. Wishing you good luck!

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