How I think Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 is going after 6 months
You may recall that my first report was published at the start of July, and I was largely full of praise given what happened to Windows 11 in those first three months.So how is Microsoft faring now we're six months down the line? Here's what I've been impressed with in terms of what Microsoft has been tinkering with lately, but I'll also cover the missing parts of the puzzle that I really think the company needs to address with its effort to make Windows 11 better in 2026.5 things Microsoft has got right1. 8GB performance tuning (Image credit: Unsplash / Windows)Do you have a PC with 8GB of RAM?
- ▪You may recall that my first report was published at the start of July, and I was largely full of praise given what happened to Windows 11 in those first three months.So how is Microsoft faring now we're six months down the line?
- ▪Here's what I've been impressed with in terms of what Microsoft has been tinkering with lately, but I'll also cover the missing parts of the puzzle that I really think the company needs to address with its effort to make Windows 11 better i
- ▪8GB performance tuning (Image credit: Unsplash / Windows)Do you have a PC with 8GB of RAM?
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Computing Software Windows We're 6 months into Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 — here are 5 things it got right, and 3 glaring oversights Opinion By Darren Allan Published 4 October 2026 Overall, Microsoft is still doing well with its fixing efforts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Microsoft) Jump To: 5 things Microsoft has got right 3 glaring oversights Microsoft has yet to address Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's time for my quarterly report card on how Microsoft is progressing with its campaign to fix Windows 11.
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