I miss the days when software basically did what it was told (by the user, not the author) and didn't spam you with adverts (also known as "recommendations" now), smarmy cutesy messages, or otherwise get in your way of doing things.

Browsers are probably one of the worst offenders. Edge is not far from Chrome, and although Firefox is probably the sanest, it also has a disturbingly small marketshare and seems to be going down the same path.

When I use "modern" software, I don't feel like a user; I feel like I'm being used.