Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn is coming full circle with some serious integration in Microsoft's latest operating system. This could be great news for power users of social network for professionals but it could come at a cost in user experience and background processes.
Deeper Integration with Windows
LinkedIn is now part of Microsoft and the software giant is pushing forward to promote the professional social networking site to its users especially in Windows 10. According to IT Pro UK the software giant is promoting several integration of LinkedIn in some of the most popular applications in Windows which will allow users full access of LinkedIn and its relevant tools without going to their site.
An upcoming integration of LinkedIn in Microsoft is in their office applications. An upcoming update will enable LinkedIn users connect their account to Outlook and Office - two applications that will allow users send applications as well as create/draft resumes without going to LinkedIn's official site or tool. Integrating these two tools to LinkedIn sounds impressive and should help those looking for a job or just wanted to connect to a contact in LinkedIn.
Windows Notification Concerns
While Outlook and Office integration maybe a good complement to LinkedIn, another integration has raised some concerns to Windows 10 users. According to Windows Central, LinkedIn will now have deep integration in the operating system that LinkedIn notifications will pop-up in the action center (lower right side) in Windows 10 desktop. It is an impressive tool for power users but to those who use the application for simple connections might find this a little bit intrusive.
Fortunately, the notification option in action center for LinkedIn can be disabled but it does present something unsettling for users. LinkedIn is just lurking in the background of Windows 10 and it can pop-up anytime when activated.
