Welcome to Windows! Coming from the Mac, it is a baffling and clunky operating system to use. There are so so many legacy applications, interactions, and experiences that haven’t been updated. There are multiple settings/control panel options for nearly anything you need to change. Not to mention the general ugliness of the interface and most software.
On the positive side, the power, customization and upgradability you can achieve is awesome and definitely worth an investment. So, here’s what I know about making the switch and hope that some of it is helpful for you.
<aside> 💡 All resources in this list are tested and approved by me and I use them all. I wouldn’t recommend something I haven’t vetted. And for every app I recommend, there are 3-6 more competitors that I have tried and found these to be the best options. Maybe they’re not the best options for you. If you want any alternatives or to ask further questions regarding my suggestions here, absolutely reach out.
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