Technology · 5 September 2026

Microsoft launches clutter-free Windows for developers, but you can get it free

Microsoft will sell high-end PCs later this year with a pre-configured, distraction-free version of Windows 11 Pro called Project Zenith. While aimed at programmers using local AI agents, anyone can already achieve a similar setup using a free open-source script. Project Zenith acknowledges user complaints about notifications and bloat in standard Windows.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 13:40

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