You don't have to accept what comes with Windows, don't settle for a mediocre virtual desktop.
If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.
Switching to Linux is easier than it used to be, but one of the issues that hasn't changed is software compatibility. Genuinely good open-source apps that should run anywhere don't run on Linux at all ...