>>57749123>>57749125I get your points. And honestly, you'll likely run into some unpredicted problems sooner or later (like hybernation not working properly on laptops). Although those are issues you'll always have with a specific operating system, just like you have Windows specific ones.
The appeal is more for people who want to own their computer. I personally hate using online services that require you to create accounts and pay monthly subscriptions. I just want software I can simply install and be done with it. If you're fine with the online stuff and Window's shenanigans, then I don't see why one should switch to Linux.
If you're afraid of bricking your PC, then take an old laptop or computer you're no longer using and install Linux on it (Mint, if you want something resembling Windows, but you can try out other flavors as well). Make it dual-boot, so that you still have Windows as a back-up OS if something goes awry. If you brick it, then nothing of value was lost. If you succeed, then have fun with a faster PC. Only proceed with installing it on your main PC when you're absolutely sure it's foolproof.
Lastly, it's about trying out something new. Had the same concerns because I didn't knew if I fuck something up and because I was too used to Windows.
Enough tech talk and shilling, like >>57749152 wrote, post more Mays. 