Also check Framework laptops. They are modular and have firsthand Linux support. I haven’t owned one, but I admire them.
A lot of people seem to love Arch, but I think that requires a lot of investment in reading docs. Mint seems to be a popular recommendation for beginners, but that appears to be downstream from Ubuntu. I wish I had more and better info for you, but I also use Linux for servers and not on the desktop. But only cause I’m an Apple guy. I’d daily-drive Linux if I had a PC.
Also check Framework laptops. They are modular and have firsthand Linux support. I haven’t owned one, but I admire them.
A lot of people seem to love Arch, but I think that requires a lot of investment in reading docs. Mint seems to be a popular recommendation for beginners, but that appears to be downstream from Ubuntu. I wish I had more and better info for you, but I also use Linux for servers and not on the desktop. But only cause I’m an Apple guy. I’d daily-drive Linux if I had a PC.