This is what I came here to suggest. Everybody should be using power toys and keyboard entry as much as possible on windows.
Comment on Microsoft is bringing annoying Windows 11 Start menu ads to Windows 10
yesman@lemmy.world 2 months ago
If you’re a person who prefers to type commands than click through menus then you should try the “run” program in the “powertoys” suite from Microsoft.
It a launcher program that’s superior to Start in every way. You can type in plain English system commands like “shutdown”; a search that actually works; you can pass queries into your browser’s search engine; and of course launch programs by typing in their names. You can even enter entire registry addresses to open regedit at the desired location.
This is a complete replacement for the Start Menu.
RotaryKeyboard@lemmy.sdf.org 2 months ago
OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
I just made a similar comment above but you’re in an abusive relationship. MS isn’t going to come to their senses and change paths. You can delay things by using powertoys, but they’ll be back to abuse you again. Use this time to plan an exit strategy and leave.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It’s pretty insulting to anyone who’s ACTUALLY been in an abusive relationship to claim that looking at an ad is the same thing as being beaten at night.
Wiz@midwest.social 2 months ago
I’m sorry for your situation. That sucks, and I empathize. I hope you have found physical and mental healing.
That being said, there are different levels of abusive relationships. I can see where that poster could compare Microsoft to a gaslighting relationship where a partner says they are doing something for you, but it’s always about themselves.