

It made Windows 8.1 more usable, but it was still an awkward blend of desktop and tablet interface.

Microsoft tried to solve Windows 8's most egregious UI issues with Windows 8.1 in 2013, backpedaling to bring back the taskbar Start button.

An OS that wanted to control (and sell) all applications through the new Microsoft Store, despite Windows' legacy as an open platform. And so was born the worst version of Windows: an OS built for both desktops and touchscreen laptops that didn't excel on either.
