I can't control my off-brand external monitor brightness connected from my laptop on w11, but I can just fine on Linux out of the box no fucking around needed
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lol. That brings back memories. I did that once, and then I kept getting asked Windows tech support questions.
So now I don't bother. Linux Mint is more than good enough for my random family use.
Ya, I put mint on a rig for my aunt, didn't even tell her it wasn't windows. Granted all she ever uses is the browser, but she seems happy with it. 10/10