I am using xfce with a minimal set of services and all the system apps and most others open instantly. Alt+tab is also always instant. It is an MS, Apple, Gnome/KDE problem, not modern computers one.
Absolutely, after using xfce for years I find windows very frustrating to use, to the point I can see my colleagues using it and I can see the lag they just think is normal.
Imagine if you work on computers for hours everyday what the cumulative impact is
Imagine if you work on computers for hours everyday what the cumulative impact is