Went back to Windows

See also: "Going back to Windows?"

It didn't take me long to pounce on a discount for the Surface Laptop 7. What did I get for $1500 from a list price of $2000?

• 32GB RAM
• 1TB Storage
• Snapdragon E Elite processor
• 13.8" display

I'm getting reacquainted with Windows. I haven't owned a Windows computer since Windows 7. I hated Windows 8 so much that it contributed to my move to Mac. There was some pain trying to use Mac OS but I have been largely satisfied. The ecosystem and the integration between my Macbook, iMac, and iPhone have been impressive.

As I started up this new laptop, I was hit by the... junk. There is a lot that goes into setting up a new computer. With this one, it wasn't just answer a few questions and then you're in. There was a lot of downloading and installing involved. Then when I got in, I had to take out the programs that I didn't want. Download the ones I wanted and log in to my accounts. Some of them, I had forgotten passwords and had to do resets because I just haven't had to do them on my Apple devices.

Setup is mostly complete but as I go through the days, I'm sure there are going to be programs and web accounts that I have forgotten.

But Jesus Christ... the ads! Ugh.