I cannot recommend switching to Linux enough! Linux mint is a solid, stable OS with a thriving community and ample support for newcomers.

There are alternatives to nearly everything, yes YOU CAN absolutely live without microsoft or google tracking your every move, stealing your data, selling it and using that profit to fund unethical bullshit. Take back control, you will never regret it.

Tysm! The roll with the punches philosophy seems like the best way to put it. I will probably be mad at myself too if I don’t take the shot now. I appreciate your insight, friend

Holy crap dude! Thanks for the resources & some much needed optimism. It helps also to see someone else who blew 4 yrs find success coming back. I really appreciate the motivation, I think being surrounded by defeatism has been getting to me but even when things get worse I think I will at least be happy I took the steps towards fullfilment in my life. Tysm for your response