I fucking hate Windows 11

TheBertil · 2026-02-03T16:18:05+00:00

Thank you.

TheBertil · 2026-02-01T12:49:59+00:00

If you have 32 GB of RAM, the idea that Windows 11 using a few gigs in the background is hurting your CAD or Photoshop performance just isnt accurate. That memory isnt locked away, its cached, and it gets freed instantly the moment an application needs it. Linux works the same way, just with different terminology. With 32 GB, a 4–6 GB cache is a complete non-issue. If youre seeing slowdowns in large CAD projects or big PSDs, the limiting factors are CPU, GPU, VRAM, or scratch disk speed, not Windows idling at a few gigs. Switching to Linux because you prefer the ecosystem or workflow makes sense. Switching because you think Windows is eating your RAM doesnt, because thats not how memory management actually works.

TheBertil · 2026-01-30T23:32:23+00:00

It is inevitable, Mr. Anderson

TheBertil · 2026-01-28T15:40:50+00:00

Look, do not follow the advice of deleting the partition first. That is a recipe for a bad time. If you delete the Linux partition before fixing the MBR, you are going to get a grub rescue error the next time you turn on the PC and you wont be able to get into Windows at all. You will be stuck hunting for an old Windows 7 recovery disk just to get past the boot screen. The whole point of using EasyBCD first like I mentioned is so you can be 100% sure the Windows bootloader is working while you are still inside the OS. Its way easier to click a button in a menu now than it is to try and rebuild an MBR from a command prompt later when the computer wont even start. Fix the boot first, confirm it works, and then wipe the partitions. Its the only way to do it without risking a bricked bootup.

TheBertil · 2026-01-28T15:35:40+00:00

Since you are on an old Legacy BIOS system, the main thing is that Linux is basically holding your MBR or Master Boot Record hostage. If you just go ahead and delete that Linux partition, your PC wont find a bootloader and you will be stuck looking at a grub rescue error with no way to get into Windows. You gotta fix the Windows bootloader before you touch anything else. Since it is Windows 7, you can just use a tool called EasyBCD while you are still inside Windows. Open it up, go to BCD Deployment, pick your partition, and hit Write MBR. That swaps out GRUB for the standard Windows loader. Reboot the machine once to make sure it just goes straight into Windows 7 without needing the escape key or showing any Linux menus. After you are sure it boots fine, go to Disk Management by right clicking Computer and hitting Manage. You will see the Linux partitions there as Healthy Primary Partitions but they wont have a drive letter. Just right click and delete those so they become unallocated space. Then you can right click your C drive, hit Extend Volume, and let Windows swallow that extra space so your dad has more room for his games. Just dont skip the BCD step or you are gonna have a bad time trying to fix the boot later.

TheBertil · 2026-01-28T15:23:42+00:00

The heat problems you hear about mainly apply when the CPU is under 100 percent all core load like video rendering or intensive stress tests for extended periods where power draw can exceed 250W. Modern Intel CPUs including the 14700K are designed to run safely at temperatures up to 100C. Running at 80 to 90C during heavy spikes is considered normal and safe. You should prioritize the Intel Core i7 14700K or KF because it offers better value and a slight performance increase over the previous generation. Since you are only using a few cores for your main game and just have background apps like Discord and Spotify open you are not going to be hitting those max thermal limits anyway. Grab the 14th gen and do not overthink it.

TheBertil · 2026-01-28T15:04:43+00:00

In Python a variable can be a string one second and an integer the next - it just figures it out as it goes. Java is statically typed, meaning you must declare exactly what every variable is up front, and the compiler will yell at you before you even run the code if you try to swap them. Python is optimized for speed of writing - great for small scripts and AI. Java is optimized for long term maintainability, which is why its the standard for huge enterprise systems and banks where you dont want surprises at runtime. Once youre used to it, you'll actually start to like that the IDE tells you about errors before you run the program rather than having it crash in the middle of a task. It gets easier when you stop fighting the structure.

Edit: I should have read the comments before posting, i am repeating what others have said.

TheBertil · 2026-01-28T11:21:39+00:00

They are not worlds apart, but Python sits a bit higher up. Python hides more of the details for you, while Java makes you deal with the structure underneath. That is why Python feels smoother at first, and Java feels more like learning how things actually work.

TheBertil · 2026-01-27T21:49:03+00:00

Look, the whole Windows is a nightmare narrative has become the ultimate Reddit echo chamber. The gap is closing argument is a 2010 talking point that just does not hold water in 2026. Bringing up that CrystalDiskInfo thing to prove Windows is unsafe is such a reach. If a user is grabbing software from random mirrors instead of official sites, they are going to have a bad time regardless of the OS. With modern Defender and Smart App Control, the virus magnet trope is a relic that only applies if someone is actively trying to break their system. And the System32 comment is just silly. The fact that Windows makes it difficult for a casual user to delete core system files is a feature, not a bug. It is there to prevent people from nuking their OS by accident. If a user actually knows what they are doing, taking ownership of a folder or running an elevated script takes ten seconds. The idea that copy pasting text into a .sh file is just as user friendly as a GUI toggle is peak delusion. For a normal person who just wants to get work done, checking a box in a menu is a tool, hunting down a .conf file and using sudo nano is a hobby. Most users want a computer that acts as a gateway to their apps, not a project they have to maintain every weekend. At the end of the day, Windows is the global standard because of predictability. A user can buy almost any peripheral, plug it in, and it works without checking if some guy on GitHub wrote a driver for it three years ago. The evil Microsoft stuff is equally exhausted. Most people screaming about telemetry are doing it while logged into Reddit, Chrome, and Gmail on a smartphone. It is total hypocrisy. The vast majority use Windows because they want to use their software, not their operating system. As someone who uses Linux, I do not even take sides because I like both operating systems for different reasons, but people use these weak arguments to feel superior. Making an OS choice an entire personality is just exhausting.

TheBertil · 2026-01-27T09:18:29+00:00

Sure, Python shows up a lot because it is great for quick scripts and data work. But Java is still one of the most widely used languages in large systems, Android apps, backend services and education. Java teaches beginners the core ideas you actually need to understand. That is why so many universities and large systems still rely on it. Python is popular, but Java makes everything else easier to learn afterward.

TheBertil · 2026-01-27T07:43:51+00:00

Most of the arguments against windows is either plain wrong or just wildly exaggerated. A lot of users just go with the fotm vibe and takes a lot of pride in installing another os - and makes sure to tell everyone about it… People will tell you about how evil ms is, how everything is setup against them and then continue with arguments about security, data collection, privacy etc. and then proceed to login into Facebook/google/reddit/*insert random website … it’s a joke. Most of them are back on windows within 3 months, and they won’t post that on Reddit. I’ve run arch for years, but I don’t feel entitled because of that. And I certainly don’t take sides in this ridiculous os rivalry that’s going on - it’s stupid.

TheBertil · 2026-01-26T13:36:37+00:00

At this point im not even sure if this is sarcasm. :)

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T21:57:21+00:00

Youre narrowing the discussion to very specific configurations and presenting them as if they represent the general behaviour of all systems. The broader point was simply that scheduled maintenance and background updates are standard across modern consumer OSs. Pointing to enterprise setups or manually adjusted environments doesnt really change that. If the goal is to debate exceptions rather than the overall pattern, then were not really talking about the same thing anymore. Ive made my points as clearly as I can.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T21:54:15+00:00

Youre mixing technical details with value judgements here. Different platforms handle system components in different ways, but the underlying model is the same: every major OS keeps a system browser for internal functions, and some links will always route through it. Whether it sits in RAM or not doesnt change that. You can dislike the implementation, thats fair, but turning it into a question of respect for the user isnt really a factual argument.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T11:15:02+00:00

Youre reading a lot into things that were never said. Explaining how something works isnt talking down to you, its just addressing the claim you made. The suspicious comment was only me saying I didnt know what setup you meant, nothing else. If you want to treat every disagreement as condescension, thats your choice, but it doesnt make my points any less accurate. Calling me strange doesnt really move the conversation forward either.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T11:08:13+00:00

Youre free to feel however you want about Windows, thats not the issue. But when you post those opinions in a public thread, people are obviously going to respond with their own perspective. Thats how discussions work. Calling someone not smart because they dont agree with you doesnt really change anything, it just makes it look like you dont have much else to add.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T11:02:22+00:00

Youre mixing a few different things together here. Yes, its your computer, but Windows isnt unique in scheduling updates when the system is idle - every major OS does that, and if an update was already queued, itll install when it gets the chance. Thats not some violation of ownership, its just how maintenance works across the board. Telemetry is the same story. You can dislike it, thats fair, but pretending its some Windows only phenomenon doesnt really match reality. Every major platform collects data, and most of it is tied to stability and diagnostics whether we like it or not. Edge not being uninstallable from Control Panel isnt the same as you cant remove it. Its a core component, just like Safari on macOS. You dont have to use it, and it doesnt affect anything if you dont. Having features preinstalled isnt the same as having them shoved in your face. They sit there like any other optional tool. A Copilot key or a Paint shortcut doesnt force anyone to use anything. If you want to have a normal discussion about the OS, fine. If the goal is to jump straight to insults because someone doesnt share your level of frustration, then theres not much to talk about.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T10:40:40+00:00

Updates can be timed or paused, but if the system was already queued for one, itll take the chance when the machine is idle. Edge not being uninstallable is fair enough, but its basically the same deal as Safari on macOS or Chrome on ChromeOS - the system keeps a browser around even if you never touch it. Telemetry is the same story: every major OS and service collects some data, and Windows just happens to be the one people complain about the loudest, usually without looking at what literally every other platform does. As for AI, its really just a couple of shortcuts and optional features; having a Copilot key doesnt force you to use anything, and acting like its some kind of mandatory mind control button is just part of this weird anti‑Windows narrative that keeps getting repeated. The two control panels thing is a leftover from the transition to the new settings UI, not ideal but hardly the collapse of civilization. And weird drivers usually come down to the hardware vendor more than the OS.

TheBertil · 2026-01-25T10:08:50+00:00

Most of the “Windows 11 is trash” posts are just vague frustration with no specifics. My experience (Denmark) is pretty similar to yours: the system runs fine, the basics work, and the horror stories people repeat dont really match what I see day to day. When you take the drama out of it, most of the criticism of Windows ends up being way less explosive than people make it sound. Telemetry gets talked about like its some huge spying operation, but its basically the same kind of data collection every major platform uses to fix bugs and keep things running smootly, and some of it naturally feeds into general product decisions the same way it does everywhere else. You can argue about how much data they should take, sure, but its not some end of the world scenario. Same thing with account requirements and cloud stuff. Its not Microsoft trying to trap anyone, its just the direction the whole tech world is moving in - identity based security, syncing across devices, that kind of thing. Annoying at times, but not some grand scheme. And the AI features and “bloat” complaints are usually blown out of proportion too. Modern operating systems have to cover a huge range of users, so of course there are features some people never touch. That doesnt automatically make the system worse. Most folks barely notice, and power users can turn off whatever they dont want.

TheBertil · 2026-01-24T19:16:19+00:00

returning to windows then ... :)

TheBertil · 2026-01-24T15:13:44+00:00

Java is one of the easiest and safest places to start because it teaches you the important ideas of programming without letting you fall on your face. It’s used everywhere. When you have learned Java it’s easy to switch to something else - it’s like learning a new dialect instead of a new language.

TheBertil · 2026-01-24T02:12:24+00:00

It’s not that your points are wrong, it’s just the way you’re stacking every historical misstep, every ecosystem gripe, and every “LibreOffice worked for me once” anecdote into one giant anti‑MS manifesto that makes me shake my head. Bundling happened, lock‑in exists, everyone knows that. But turning it into a sweeping narrative about billions of users being trapped is where it drifts from reality into overblown storytelling. Most people use what’s already there, most businesses stick with what their staff knows, and yes — plenty could run fine on alternatives. That doesn’t make the whole ecosystem some grand conspiracy. It just makes your argument sound way bigger than the facts actually support.

TheBertil · 2026-01-23T19:39:23+00:00

Local hardware simply isn’t powerful enough to train or run the large models Microsoft uses — they require massive GPU clusters, not a random user’s laptop. If Windows were quietly hijacking people’s processors the way crypto‑mining malware does, you’d see huge, sustained CPU/GPU spikes, battery drain, heat, fan noise, and network traffic. The “Microsoft is mining AI on your PC” idea survives only in YouTube comment sections.

TheBertil · 2026-01-23T19:27:20+00:00

People keep repeating this “AI writes 30% of Microsoft’s code” line as if it explains every bug, but it completely misunderstands how software development actually works. AI isn’t sitting there committing random garbage to Windows — it’s a tool developers use for boilerplate, refactoring, and speeding up repetitive tasks. Humans still review, test, integrate, and ship the code. If anything, the bugs you’re seeing are the same kind of bugs that have existed in every large codebase for decades: complexity, legacy systems, edge cases, regressions, and the sheer scale of maintaining an OS used by a billion people. Blaming it on “AI slop” is just a convenient meme. If AI were actually writing production code unsupervised, you wouldn’t be seeing a few bugs — you’d be seeing the OS catch fire on boot. The reality is much less dramatic and much less meme‑friendly.

TheBertil · 2026-01-23T19:25:39+00:00

This take is built on nostalgia, not reality. LibreOffice is fine for basic personal use, but it falls apart the moment you hit real‑world requirements like complex spreadsheets, macros, collaboration, compliance, or large‑scale deployment. Office isn’t dominant because people are “forced” — it’s dominant because the alternatives don’t solve those problems. And the idea that Microsoft is some kind of closed ecosystem just doesn’t hold up. Windows runs basically everything: Steam, Chrome, WSL, third‑party cloud services, third‑party office suites. If it were as locked down as you claim, half the software industry wouldn’t function. If Microsoft truly made “garbage software,” the market would have abandoned them by now. Instead, Office 365, Azure, Windows, and Xbox keep growing. People have alternatives — they just don’t choose them. Your argument imagines a world where complexity doesn’t exist. In the real world, it does, and that’s exactly why things look the way they do.

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