So I install windows all the time for work but I noticed something. We found an old laptop running windows 7. It has an inferior CPU, slower ram compared to our windows 10 and windows 11 systems. The only thing similar is both use integrated graphics.
The 7, which does struggle to boot, is far more responsive than our enterprise 10 and 11 systems after startup. The search function works much better on the 7. I wasn’t served a single ad or suggestion on the 7.
This is mostly an observation and it’s completely anecdotal, I just enjoyed the 7 more than the modern windows experience. In fact it felt closer to my Steam Deck which has now pushed me over to just dumping windows at home and trying to go Linux only.
Both of these comments have just been a real joy to read. I’m still used to Reddit where critical opinions or self reflections were met with vitriol. Thank you for being awesome.
Man this was just a very wholesome experience to read. When I used Reddit I got thoroughly skewered when I voiced anything that was critical. Thank you for being understanding.
Oh! I’ll check that out. I have Firefox and I use YouTube revanced but I’d like more blocking capabilities for when I oops and open up chrome.