Like many in the past he is having mindset problems in not letting go of Windows.
I still find myself have a few habits from my days of Windows OSs.For many, that is not an easy mindset to change.
The OP has taken significant steps already, in replacing his Windows with Linux. Cut him some slack.
Wizard
One for instance is after any update I reboot my computer.
Hmm I used to reboot my computer after updating my Windows OSs.
So yeah change of OS habits may come easier to some than others especially to old farts as myself.
Linux user since 2014 learned the basics enough to stay confused.
@Emanate Presence This may explain.
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