Microsoft gives in to backlash, will let Windows 11 users remove OneDrive Photos AI app without breaking synced files
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Amazing how there needs to be constant and repeated backlash just so your OS treats you with a tiny bit of respect. (Windows still spies and advertises to you, despite the backlash)
Thats it, the title should be MS gives customers their rights back and apologises; but the corporate no harm done and the customer is clearly wrong attitude prevails.
"Allow"
It can be hard to walk away from an abusive relationship.
. . . for now.
Because Windows users are never gonna escape. It’s “too hard” to learn anything else.
“OneDrive Photos itself is harmless, but most users dislike the idea of apps getting installed when they never hit “Download.””
We need a phrase for AIsplaining with hints of manipulation