I've been messing around on PC since the Counterstrike days in highschool. For gaming i never owned a console, was always into custom PC. I always enjoy learning new things regarding research, new hardware.
On GAW I have learned how to archive, meme, scrutinize more strictly and find better primary sources among many other things. I would like to learn more from my brethren here.
I will share a few. Keyboard shortcut basics:
https://prabidhi.info/en/keyboard-computer-shortcut-keys/
Clear cache/cookies manually:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/search?query=clear%20cache
We are all thirsty for knowledge!
Linux is the best if you're willing to learn, but there have been some inroads towards turning Linux woke and this could be a problem moving forward. Choosing the right fork is good for...the...steak or..some analog.
Apple's trash for freedom, but known for their Mac specific design programs.
Windows is the best for gaming compatibility, but the worst for telemetry -- telemetry being background processes that are collecting your data.
For power user navigation on Windows, some of the most important ones are ctrl+shift+esc for process manager, win+R to bring up run, and if it matters for any reason, win+shift+S for snipping tool.
Win+L locks your screen
Win+P is good to know for multi-monitor setups and presentations where screen mirroring would be important.
Choose the OS that best suits your needs. Linux also is very good for "hacker" aesthetic if you're a nerdy coder, and offers fun practice for breaking your operating system.
For most users, Windows is gonna be the most chosen because of its ease of use and gaming. Apple will be chosen if your hobbies or jobs revolve around graphic design, video editing, etc. Linux will be someone who dabbles or wants to learn to get away from all the telemetry.