im currently using windows 11 on msi gf63 laptop. if i used linux i would use ubuntu,bec it seems like the easiest thing.
i game,i use brave browser,i pirate games and software. i also like that my hoarded pirated binaries of games and software will work even years later on windows without too much effort.
i use an hp printer,and need to be able to use it on linux.
i expect to be able to use the laptop and not think about the os too much,meaning i wont distro hop or try to customize it too much. im fine with the terminal,my goal of using linux is being far from malware.
The transition won’t be painless. You’re going to have to learn new things, especially if you’re familiar with the windows file system and how to work within that.
Linux doesn’t use “drive letters” for mount points, so you’ll have to learn that.
Many games through steam or other game managers are just as easy if not easier than in Windows. Some are more challenging.
If you’re tired enough of Windows that you’re willing to push through some discomfort and new learning, then it’s time.
Once you get to know the distro you choose (Ubuntu is fine), you’ll just work, and it won’t get in your way.