What I Did On My Summer Pandemic

First, some history. In 1981 I bought my first computer, an IBM PC running DOS. I installed it in my office at work. Using Lotus 1-2-3 and WordStar , I achieved the status of hospital tech wizard. Memories. About 1997, I made the transition to Windows in which I have cruised along ever since. For 14 years, the weather station has also run in the Windows environment. For more than 10 years, I have also been using Apple mobile devices, iPod Touch and iPads. Last fall, I finally replaced the old flip phone with an iPhone 11 Pro. I've enjoyed the way they all work together seamlessly. I also appreciate Apple's privacy philosophy. On the other hand, I have become increasingly skeptical about Windows. Little things like plugging in my camera and expecting the Canon window to open. But instead, I get something called "Phone Assistant," which Microsoft installed without my permission. Or Cortana butting into my searches and hijacking my default search en