I upgraded to LINUX MINT. It also runs many windows programs with WINE software or Crossover. I use Libre Office software for word processing, spreadsheet, presentations and draw. It works great on older machines without the windows bloatware taking 15 minutes to load software. YMMV. IMHO.
RE: Post 53. I considered Mint for my old Win10 PC but found setting up and maintaining Linux was tedious "for me". Windows provides me convenience and ease of use. Finding a great deal on a Win11 laptop is what sold me on Win11.