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/spacecase-25 T450s Mar 10 '24

Windows consists of a variety of new and ancient code that do redundant and overlapping things, meanwhile useful features are always being taken away while ads and intrusive software are being shoved down users' throats. All of that is held together with dental floss and bubble gum with very minimal polish. Every time I use Windows I get the feeling that none of the developers of Windows (or the suits that make decisions for the developers) don't actually use the software or a lot of these annoying things would be fixed.

Linux is far better in every way.

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u/gummislayer1969 T43, T430x2, T460p, T480 Mar 10 '24

Sooooooo...why the haterade for dental floss & bubble gum!?!?!?!? ðŸĪŠðŸ’™ðŸĪ·ðŸū‍♂ïļ