I'm thinking of moving to #ubuntu because I'm tired of Windows updates breaking basic hardware support, e.g. wifi disconnects, USB devices not working, touchpad crashing. Honest #linux users: would I have similar issues with Linux?

I'm afraid there things would be even worse because fewer people use it and it will be harder to find solutions.

@koos Depends on your hardware; if you go for an Ubuntu LTS edition (e.g. 16.04) the updates very rarely break basic things and that stays good for a couple of years.
(LTS=Long term support).
Give it a go!