This is the only version of Windows 11 I install on new PCs now

By Oluwademilade Afolabi Published Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Oluwademilade is a tech enthusiast with over five years of writing experience. He joined the MUO team in 2022 and covers various topics, including consumer tech, iOS, Android, artificial intelligence, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. In addition to writing at MUO, his work has appeared on HowtoGeek , Cryptoknowmics , TechNerdiness , and SlashGear . Oluwademilade attended the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, earning a medical degree from the College of Medicine. Excelling in public service, Oluwademilade was honored with the title of Global Action Ambassador by a student organization affiliated with the United Nations. He received this designation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in recognition of his efforts to make a positive global impact in 2020 In his free time, Oluwademilade enjoys testing new AI apps and features, troubleshooting tech problems for family and friends, learning new coding languages, and traveling to new places whenever possible. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread 1 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Every new Windows 11 machine arrives carrying the same invisible tax. Not the specs on the box, but the hours you spend immediately afterward: uninstalling Clipchamp, dismissing the OneDrive setup wizard, wondering why Microsoft pushed Candy Crush onto your Start menu via the Content Delivery Manager, and hunting for the privacy toggles that should have been off by default. That has become a ritual. You buy the machine; you disinfect the experience, and only then do you start using it.