Windows 11 just keeps getting better
Summary
Daniel Rubino and Zach Bowden discuss major Windows 11 improvements, including customizable, faster context menus and a new toggle to force apps to open maximized. They review Qualcomm’s upcoming low-end Snapdragon C chips and a Signal 65 study highlighting ARM’s efficiency. The hosts also cover the removal of Ask Copilot and the drag tray, while recapping recent updates to File Explorer, the Start menu, and Windows Update reliability.
Topics discussed
Intro and host banter
Qualcomm Snapdragon C-series chips for low-end PCs
Windows 11 context menu customization and performance
File Explorer improvements and K2 project recap
Surfshark sponsorship and Wi-Fi security
New feature: Open apps maximized by default
Desktop app permissions and Copilot features removed
Removal of the drag tray sharing feature
Recap of Windows 11 improvements since March
Social media outrage culture and fake news
Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Intel/AMD benchmarks
Listen ad-free on Castria