I Bought These Laptops Because They Actually Value Privacy
For a truly private computer, you want something that comes with a free and open source operating system. Linux is the most popular one, and it's what I've sought out on every laptop I've bought for over 10 years.
Most people who use Linux opt to install it on their existing hardware. This is the most affordable option, and it's one of the beauties of Linux. Still, over the years I've opted to buy several laptops with Linux already installed.
On a Linux computer, you're granted ownership of the code on your machine. You also don't need to sign into any online accounts to start using your computer or download programs from one of the various Linux app stores.