Yeah, I haven't used Windows properly in decades, and a recent sojourn into its new territory has left me befuddled - how does anyone put up with all that crap?

Yeah, I haven't used Windows properly in decades, and a recent sojourn into its new territory has left me befuddled - how does anyone put up with all that crap? So many things getting in my way of productivity, just straight out of the box. I have a session scheduled with a Windows-guru friend of mine, to show me how to turn ALL the non-productive shit off in a base Windows 10 install, but frankly I'm terrified of the consequences. Basic OS things don't even seem to work when you don't let Microsoft track you - WTF, people?!!