There are many Linux distros (OS's) that are available for free that are much better, and much easier to use than any windows.
Windows 10 does have issues if you do an upgrade sometimes. The best way to do it is get the upgrade, backup your files and do a clean install.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.