I use Win11 for work and I don’t recall ever seeing any ads. But I’ll also admit that I turn off a bunch of stuff when I got it. So it’s not exactly a default experience.
I want to switch to Linux, but I’ve used windows for over half of my life, since my dad got a computer running win 3.1. Making the switch is hard, I have so many apps which I have a perfect workflow with. Directory opus for example, no Linux version. I need control for my corsair led junk. That’s hard on Linux too. Recently I tried to fix a raspi running Linux to see my NAS drives. I failed. I know a lot has Linux support, but it’s just too much for me right now to actually grow the balls to fucking do it. While at the same time Microsoft is working hard to make windows even worse then it already is. I’d switch to 10, but end this year updates will be paid subscription. Fuck Microsoft.
Don’t stress about switching to Linux. If your motherboard has a spare SATA port, grab yourself an SSD and start using Linux for simple stuff like general browsing. It takes off quickly from there.
What is the extra SATA SSD for? I have a spare nvme slot, but already have 2x 1TB nvme SSD’s. But a multiboot also works with 1 SSD, just make multiple partitions. Or am I missing something?
I’m trying to say that instead of partitioning a drive you’re already using for Windows stuff, just grab another SATA SSD and install Linux on it. Dual-booting with Windows can be a pain. In my experience its just better to have a dedicated drive for it.
And man, https://openrgb.org/ works for almost EVERYTHING. All my little embedded motherboard lights, the G-skill RGB RAM I just splurged on, my Antec RGB fans, and even my Nvidia GPU. Lots of fun effects, too.
It seems the plugins for some effects, and binding light changes to CPU temp and stuff, seem to be most friendly for users of Debian-derived distros. (.deb format)
But on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, RGB definitely isn’t a sticking point for me anymore. :)
Seriously though, clear some partition space (or just pop in a separate boot drive) and try dual booting. I started by doing all my productive/creative stuff in Linux and Windows 10 only for gaming. Then Windows was screwing THAT up, and I discovered Linux can run my whole library and then some, oftentimes BETTER.
Steam is the obvious part, but Heroic Launcher for GoG/EA/Epic, and Bottles is great for running really old stuff like stuff I’ve still got on discs that Windows doesn’t even acknowledge anymore. (Something about dropping support for the Starforce copy protection on most discs of that time.)
Your productivity stuff just might work in Bottles/ Wine or something, but if not? Have a little Windows 10 virtual machine just for that! As long as you don’t need to pass through a graphics card to a VM, they’re fantastic.
The only main reason I’m keeping my dusty Win10 partition is VR, which Microsoft just killed support for my WMR headset so screw them, but on the Linux side the “Monado” project is making strides!
It’ll be weird at first but give it a good try! I’d suggest something that uses KDE because it’s a very Windows-esque user experience. (But like, back when it felt like your computer …)
Oh I have no ads, I fixed that a long time ago. It’s just the fact Microsoft has the nerve to give you 2 bad options and forces you to take one. That’s just asshole business. They keep on working hard to take away control of your own machine, increase spying and forcing junk on you, you never asked for.
Maybe after my holiday I’ll try a dual boot, to get familiar with Linux, set everything up proper before leaving windows for good.
Well, if I even had the option to choose from fucking ads or non-fucking ads I it would be slightly better.
(But I don’t use Windows and at work we are yet to migrate to shit-ads AI training 11.)
I use Win11 for work and I don’t recall ever seeing any ads. But I’ll also admit that I turn off a bunch of stuff when I got it. So it’s not exactly a default experience.
I want to switch to Linux, but I’ve used windows for over half of my life, since my dad got a computer running win 3.1. Making the switch is hard, I have so many apps which I have a perfect workflow with. Directory opus for example, no Linux version. I need control for my corsair led junk. That’s hard on Linux too. Recently I tried to fix a raspi running Linux to see my NAS drives. I failed. I know a lot has Linux support, but it’s just too much for me right now to actually grow the balls to fucking do it. While at the same time Microsoft is working hard to make windows even worse then it already is. I’d switch to 10, but end this year updates will be paid subscription. Fuck Microsoft.
Don’t stress about switching to Linux. If your motherboard has a spare SATA port, grab yourself an SSD and start using Linux for simple stuff like general browsing. It takes off quickly from there.
What is the extra SATA SSD for? I have a spare nvme slot, but already have 2x 1TB nvme SSD’s. But a multiboot also works with 1 SSD, just make multiple partitions. Or am I missing something?
I’m trying to say that instead of partitioning a drive you’re already using for Windows stuff, just grab another SATA SSD and install Linux on it. Dual-booting with Windows can be a pain. In my experience its just better to have a dedicated drive for it.
Funny you mention Corsair specifically. Also one of my preferred rainbow-brite accessory vendors! Lol
For keyboards there’s the incredible https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next
My mouse is a Logitech G502 Spectrum so https://github.com/libratbag/piper works a treat for sensitivity modes, and the light.
And man, https://openrgb.org/ works for almost EVERYTHING. All my little embedded motherboard lights, the G-skill RGB RAM I just splurged on, my Antec RGB fans, and even my Nvidia GPU. Lots of fun effects, too.
It seems the plugins for some effects, and binding light changes to CPU temp and stuff, seem to be most friendly for users of Debian-derived distros. (.deb format)
But on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, RGB definitely isn’t a sticking point for me anymore. :)
Seriously though, clear some partition space (or just pop in a separate boot drive) and try dual booting. I started by doing all my productive/creative stuff in Linux and Windows 10 only for gaming. Then Windows was screwing THAT up, and I discovered Linux can run my whole library and then some, oftentimes BETTER.
Steam is the obvious part, but Heroic Launcher for GoG/EA/Epic, and Bottles is great for running really old stuff like stuff I’ve still got on discs that Windows doesn’t even acknowledge anymore. (Something about dropping support for the Starforce copy protection on most discs of that time.)
Your productivity stuff just might work in Bottles/ Wine or something, but if not? Have a little Windows 10 virtual machine just for that! As long as you don’t need to pass through a graphics card to a VM, they’re fantastic.
The only main reason I’m keeping my dusty Win10 partition is VR, which Microsoft just killed support for my WMR headset so screw them, but on the Linux side the “Monado” project is making strides!
It’ll be weird at first but give it a good try! I’d suggest something that uses KDE because it’s a very Windows-esque user experience. (But like, back when it felt like your computer …)
That did make me lol.
I heard about it before, it just amuses me personally.
Do batch-reg-edits like O&Os or whichever is best not work well to remove all ads?
Maybe invest your Linux skills (it’s just copypasta) to run a DNS sinkhole like PiHole or AdGuard?
Oh I have no ads, I fixed that a long time ago. It’s just the fact Microsoft has the nerve to give you 2 bad options and forces you to take one. That’s just asshole business. They keep on working hard to take away control of your own machine, increase spying and forcing junk on you, you never asked for.
Maybe after my holiday I’ll try a dual boot, to get familiar with Linux, set everything up proper before leaving windows for good.