This is the correct answer if privacy is your priority. They’re not particularly cheap, however.

Chuck 'em in the garbage and get something that doesn’t break when you insist on privacy.

Or, ya know, just reinstall right quick.

I mean… It is literally an ad. I don’t see how you could not consider it one. You could claim it doesn’t bother you or isn’t too intrusive or something, but it most certainly is an ad.

But, it’s only a dad joke if the punchline is apparent!

Do it, my friend. I took the leap ~5 years ago and have not once regretted it. You’re right, you have Wine and Windows VMs available, if need be. But, honestly, I bet you end up replacing those work flows with better ones within Linux before long.

I don’t think that’s fair. Certainly some do. They’re not the ones that make the most noise, however.

Relevant Bible passage Matthew 19:21-22:

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

Well, shite