> I use the operating system my employer chooses. I have exactly zero influence over that. Believe me, I've tried.

You've missed a key line of what GP said:

> A lot of people will argue that it's not practical, too much effort, too costly. That's fine, but don't expect anything to change.

It's not practical, and it's a lot of effort, and it's too costly, but you could use a different operating system. Find an employer who doesn't use that operating system. The "cutting-off-your-nose-to-spite-your-face" option.