Most of the changes are cosmetic. The Start menu now “knows” whether you’re running in dark mode or light mode and will adjust its color palette to suit. Eye strain is reduced by toning down the color palette, streamlining the number of options, and making the individual icons stand out more by doing away with solid color backgrounds in favor of a transparent theme. It looks a little retro, but as retro tends to be what most people want from the Start menu, it’s likely to be a well-received change.
Microsoft is always likely to be a big target for critics because it makes most of the software that the world operates on. Nevertheless, Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge are better and more user-friendly than they’ve ever been, and this latest update is the most painless and practical we’ve seen in a long while. Don’t resist the update if you’re holding it off – welcome in the future instead!
