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Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu (www.theverge.com)
submitted 7 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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[–] Jocker@sh.itjust.works 49 points 7 months ago (1 children)

How long until we get 10sec unskippable ad on bootup, please make it fast Micro$oft.

[–] axby@lemmy.ca 16 points 7 months ago

I already basically get that half the time I boot into windows after an update. They say “let’s finish setting up your PC” and try to get you to pay for one drive, office, even game pass.

I’m so glad gaming on Linux has gotten to such a good state. I barely ever boot into windows now. (The “ad” on boot up is probably only once every few months, but that’s about as often as I boot into windows).