Making the “New” Windows Look and Feel a Smooth Experience: IT and User Cooperation
The only thing that is consistent in the rapidly changing world of technology is change. Microsoft keeps improving its design philosophy with every new version of Windows, striking a balance between innovation and user familiarity. This vision is demonstrated by the “new” Windows style and feel, which places an emphasis on modern design, improved usability, and seamless device interaction. But creating this smooth experience calls for cooperation between IT departments and end users in as well as state-of-the-art technologies.
The Value of Teamwork
Closing the gap between users and IT teams is essential to a successful rollout of the newest Windows experience. IT specialists contribute technical know-how, comprehending the operating system’s capabilities and how they affect infrastructure. Conversely, users offer priceless insights on their daily routines, inclinations, and difficulties. They collaborate to guarantee that the new features are not only adopted but also used.
I use the following tools to create the best user experience as possible. With a corporate feel, but still keeping an eye on the user experience. Clean install, with clean applications.
What tools do I use?
1: The Windows Gecko script from Jasper Nielsen (dotjesper)
Can be found on his GitHub https://github.com/dotjesper/windows-gecko/
The script cleans up the Windows install. But remember that the script does not clean up after a version upgrade! It’s cool and you only need to go through the Json file to find the things you don’t need. Simple and easy.
2: My own Background updater, that will set backgrounds and lockscreen once for every user. But does NOT lock the user from changing the desktop picture. Still locking the lock screen to preserve Company branding.
Can be found here https://github.com/Byzzen/Backgroundrefresh
3: For packaging or repackaging applications and maintaining them (in my demo environment) I use Robopack. The intuitive way it works and the possibility to test if your installs are doing what it should and document the install (For security) It just makes managing applications a lot more fun!
They give out free trials! You will love it!
Can be found here https://robopack.com/
4: For Privileged Access Management and for security reasons I recommend using AdminByRequest. It’s simple and really give you the edge. You get, PAM, remote support, logging of what you have done with your admin rights, and actually also a hardware inventory, and it’s free for the first 25 licenses. Sign up and have a look, you can integrate it into Azure for single sign on.
Can be found here https://www.adminbyrequest.com/en
