OP didn’t ask to use Linux. An intelligent person would understand that because OP asked about debloating we can safely assume they are not using Linux, and thus have reasons for using a different OS, which may not be within their control, such as a laptop provided to them by their employer. Honestly, what were you thinking?

It is more like solidarity. We were all there at some point. Few, if any of us started with open source software. Most here are simply saying we’ve been there, tried to solve the problems and never found a working solution. We are also saying 'it is not so bad on this side of the fence despite the grumblings of those unwilling or unable to escape the fenced field at the slaughter house. Sure, we’re not fed corn fodder and the meds to process it in a special trough, but there’s some pretty cool stuff to eat out here on open ground if you’re willing to browse and try it. There are some asshats for sure, and it is not always easy to find the food, but life doesn’t seem half bad.

That’s all I’m saying any time I say Linux is the solution. I’m not all that bright and I did it. You probably can too. In my case, I’m on 3yo high end hardware too. So even the stereotype of poor old stuff doesn’t really jive. I gladly tell people to use linux-hardware.org to see what works and ask questions if they don’t understand. With Linux stuff, block anyone that makes toxic negative comments here and move on. There is always someone at your level that is more than willing to help if they can find you and visa versa.

This isn’t some consumerism meaningless polarized fight or team sport. We were all there. We didn’t find a solution. We’re not inside another fence, we hacked the fence into freedom, and you can too.

Smug nerds gone smug.

Give them what they want, not what they asked for. If you really care about bloat, no proprietary system will save you.