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
This week I nad to install Wi*dows on my old laptop so I could give it to my dad.
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.