This comment is under every single post related to Microsoft. I am 50/50 between Apple and Microsoft operating systems, and quite frankly, I don't notice any ads on Windows. Apple is actually more annoying at times (with their constant upgrade and product release promos). I get that Microsoft keeps making mistakes, but in terms of ads and bad behavior, I'd highly recommend taking a look at what Google has been up to. Even Linux isn't safe anymore, the amount of times I've come across requests in updates or installs asking me to enable telemetry or donate or support their patreon has gone up dramatically in the past few years.