For us unknowniggers, who aren't doing anything of consequence or illegal activity. What is the benefit of completely removing access to our data/tracking from these big tech companies such as Windows/Google and swapping over to Linux? The seemingly inconsequential personal data they acquire by me using their software as of now doesn't outweigh the ease of access and usability from the services.

Can anyone offer some insight as to why companies such as Google collecting and selling my name, preferences, search history, browsing activity, location should terrify me into going full Thinkpad + Linux mode??