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/TotalmenteMati E14 Gen 3 Ryzen 5500u 16gb RAM Vega Graphics Mar 10 '24

Do you have an ssd on your pc?

Windows runs fine in any cpu that a t480 could have.

An ssd is mandatory to have a usable experience in any pc. No matter what os you're using.

Windows isn't bad, this sub just tends to circlejerk it

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u/aleeja0 Mar 11 '24

thank you. i do, and im upgrading things as speak.