Windows is Ruining New Laptops.

Dave Lee (Dave2D) argues Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 is excellent hardware being sabotaged by Windows 11’s aggressive AI bloat and surveillance features.

• Intel Core Ultra Series 3 delivers ~50% GPU performance gains via XE3 architecture; top SKU is the X9 388H.
• At 15–20W power draw, the new Intel GPU outperforms AMD’s Strix Halo, making it compelling for handhelds like ROG Ally.
• AMD Strix Halo is more powerful at peak but is expensive, power-hungry, runs hot, and has shorter battery life.
• Windows 11 Copilot is embedded in the taskbar, Start menu, dedicated key, and apps — widely seen as obtrusive, not useful.
• Windows Recall, which takes continuous screen snapshots, is described as effectively a keylogger marketed as a feature.
• Microsoft’s CEO publicly urged users to adopt AI tools to justify the electricity cost of running them — an admission of low adoption.
• Satya Nadella’s comment signals Microsoft knows Copilot usage is poor but continues forcing adoption anyway.
• Hardware parity with Apple has finally arrived, but Windows’ software state is driving users toward macOS and Linux.

2026-01-26 · Watch on YouTube