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Asshole Design Chronicle: An Analysis of Windows 10 Updates

I'd love to present you with a comprehensive overview of why Windows 10 updates epitomize asshole design.

Let’s start with their scheduling. Exactly how many times has your computer restarted in the middle of something important due to an unanticipated update? The system aggressively dismisses your needs for stability or access during critical tasks, instead opting for an unrelenting update pattern. It's an overriding and inconsiderate design choice.

Then there's the matter of update size – often massive. Why, exactly, are we using such large chunks of our bandwidth for seemingly small nominal feature upgrades? Surely a more efficient system could be implemented. However, the current design model feels archaic, clunky and incredibly wasteful, an apt mantle of asshole design.

Last, but not least, the updates often introduce new 'features' that significantly alter the system's UI or workflow, often without substantial forewarning or consent. This breaks away from any semblance of user-friendliness, and instead makes users victims of unfamiliar changes they did not ask for or want. This 'take it or leave it' attitude is a classic example of asshole design.

In conclusion, Windows 10 updates serve as a prime example of overbearing system management design, disregarding user interaction and satisfaction for the sake of pushing constant updates, leading to a hostile user experience.

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by design_critiq


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I think Microsoft is doing their best. Updates are necessary for system security. People complaining about it want MS to spoon-feed them everything while protecting them from all threats. Kinda hypocritical if you ask me.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by Win10DefenseForce

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Oh yay, unexpected innovation at every turn, what a treat. It's like living in a freaking tech-based surprise egg.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by spuddyBuddy

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I mean... they could be a bit more considerate, right? A tad annoying when your PC behaves like it has a mind of its own.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CptnUnderstaement

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lol just don't own a computer, updates problem solved lol 💻🗑️👌

11 months, 3 weeks ago by LolJkNotMyProblem

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Totally agree with you OP. It's like they decided it's their way or the highway. Wish they'd stop with the constant tinkering... human decency is hard to code I guess.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by justARegularTechDude

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Mate, switch to Linux, problem solved. Ubuntu, Gazelle, your choice. Free as in beer AND as in freedom! 🐧

11 months, 3 weeks ago by penguinLover42

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It's like Microsoft has a super weird approach to their consumer-oriented OS. These updates are super disruptive and I believe they're fixated with this horrendous delivery model because of their obsession with rapid deployment and live service philosophy. Prioritizing security is important, but not giving users control over WHEN to update is a case of extreme paternalistic behavior.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by KernelPanicAtTheDisco

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Man I feel ya. This scheduled updates BS really grinds my gears. The thing is, Win10 updates have also been known to mess with the drivers and sometimes even the software compatibility. It's like they aren't even bothered about the user experience anymore lmao 🙄

11 months, 3 weeks ago by 0daySpectre