So you tried to use MacOS according to the Windows conventions you were used to. That's bound to fail. You can use a brick to drive in a door nail, yet using a hammer would probably give you a better experience. Each OS comes with a certain way of doing things and you have to use it accordingly. And compared to Windows, MacOS is VERY streamlined and structured instead of being all over the place. But it's still easier, because you're used to it. I get that. It's just not the OS's fault.
Just to give an example, since you mentioned the start menu. I missed it, too, when I got started on my Hackintosh. It was either digging deep in the Finder or had to find it amongst a thousand icons in my dock.
By now, I've become familiar with MacOS. I hit CMD+Space, which opens Spotlight, type PH, hit enter and Photohop pops up. Takes under 2 secs to get it done without as much as looking at my mouse. That alone sure isn't an argument to change an eco system, but it's just one of gazillions examples that make life so easy on MacOS.
As far as drivers go, it's even easier since most are already integrated. Got a new printer? Connect it, click, use it. No download required.
Of course, there is always hardware that won't play well since MacOS isn't as ubiquitous as Windows, some manufacturers won't support it at all. A quick Google search beforehand will usually save you from any trouble.