Overview
- Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer released a YouTube critique declaring "Windows sucks" and arguing the OS now serves to drive Microsoft services.
- He traces the shift to Windows 10’s Windows‑as‑a‑service model, which moved revenue focus toward cloud subscriptions and ecosystem lock‑ins.
- Plummer cites UI behaviors such as Start menu recommendations for Microsoft 365, OneDrive sign‑in banners in Settings, and Search steering local queries to Bing.
- He proposes a Pro mode that mutes ads and suggestions, centralizes controls, and ships professional tools by default, prioritizing precise, quiet operation.
- Reported usage data shows Windows 11 at roughly 55% of Windows PCs, with about 42% still on Windows 10 and 2.5% on Windows 7, and no public policy change from Microsoft noted.