Mainly web browsing, social media, watching vids etc... I use Brave browser now and don't use apps, word processors, spreadsheets. Mainly just use the pc for online stuff.
Not a gamer, no intensive graphics or demanding applications.
Then you should find Linux straight forward.
The are different versions with different names. I have Linux Mint on one of my PCs. Super easy to use and setup and everything that you listed will work with a fresh install, including damm near every type of video file (whereas Windows wants you to buy codecs to play different file types).
Thanks! I'll check it out.
Linux Mint. You can even run it off a bookable USB for an ephemeral session.
Or Google's ChromeOS Flex. Totally avoid supporting evil Microsoft. /s
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And when you test the live USB, check the wifi connection for a couple of minutes (browse the web) make sure it's stable and working, no driver problem, same deal with sound, make sure it works properly
And then you should be good, linux mint is the better ubuntu essentially
Yeah the sound can be weird on some systems.
On this one (Mint), the sound just stops working, so I have to do a "$pulseaudio -k" every so often to get the sound back.
I only had that issue running Linux in Oracle VirtualBox under Windows. It was mildly frustrating to be sure.
While it's annoying it's not an absolute pain in the ass such as missing drivers or weird shits such as 32 UEFI on 64 bit architecture (yeah... Asus did that...)
That's the main problem with linux, either everything works just fine, or it's going to turn into hack festival, and you have manufacturers that are champions when it comes to non open source drivers and all sorts of fuckeries... Such as asus...
Ubuntu or rocky Linux would get my votes based upon your usage and available online support forums.
I have a Mint dual boot, it's good for all that stuff. I just find it a bit dumbed down even compared to windows (10 pro).
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