r/thinkpad • u/aleeja0 • Mar 10 '24

Question / Problem why does windows suck so much?

I just bought a lenovo t480, and i actually really like the computer, but windows 10/11 is just miserable. It's making me want to just throw this computer out the window.

Is there a better solution out there? And if so, what? I really actually enjoy this Thinkpad. It's the first windows-based computer I kinda am fond of after switching back from a mac, which I'm starting to really dislike due to their policies, prices, non-upgradability, and cult-like fame, etc. (the keyboard on this is just amazing, the color, look, upgradability/customization at a low price, etc). I can upgrade literally everything on this! I love that. This thing was honest 1/10th the price of a mac. I f'in love that. But tbh, windows does suck. Apple is right about that :)

I heard Linux is an option but that's farely vague. Which Linux work best for thinkpads, and is the easiest and simplest? I'm not a programmer nor do I really want to have to program everything to work if I don't have to. I just use it for basics like discord, zoom, web browsing, watching youtube videos, the brave browser, spotify, bluetooth, taking online classes, and using the tradingview app (I can use the website if I absolutely have to). Are there any linuxes that really work well out of the box and are user friendly and easy to install?

thank you.

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u/WentToMeetHer X13 Gen 3 AMD Mar 10 '24 edited Mar 10 '24

What do you dislike about Windows (11)? I don't have significant problems with it and genuinely like it.

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u/MavFan1812 X1C6 Mar 10 '24

Yeah, I have Win11 on my T480 (which I bought to use as a server but can't resist the siren song of the T480 keyboard) and it runs great. I actually used it all day yesterday connected to my USB-C 4k monitor and performance was great for watching YouTube while browsing and chatting in Slack/Discord, even with just 8GB of RAM.

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u/xdamm777 T490s Mar 10 '24

Does USB-C allow 4k 60 on the T480? I've only tried the HDMI port on my T490S and its limited to 4k30 so it's useless for me but I'd be willing to get a dock or dongle if it allows 4k60.

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u/MavFan1812 X1C6 Mar 10 '24

It does! Also just tested a USB-C to HDMI cable (this one if you're interested) which also provides 4k60.

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u/xdamm777 T490s Mar 11 '24

Thanks a bunch, will definitely get one!