I have an old Asus FZ50V laptop with an i5 processor and Nvidia GTX 960M, and Windows is just too slow for basic tasks like browsing the internet. I'm considering switching to Linux to improve performance, but I have minimal computer knowledge and no experience with Linux at all. I mainly use my laptop for internet browsing and occasionally checking out old media. I'm looking for a Linux distribution that is secure, stable (so I don't have to update constantly), and fast. I'm okay with a completely different user interface and would love to have Bluetooth functionality and a lit keyboard if possible. What should I look for when choosing a Linux distro?
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Your laptop is powerful enough to run most Linux distributions without a hitch! I recommend trying out some Live USBs first—this way, you can test different environments without installing anything. Look into Debian, Linux Mint, or even Fedora. Each has a variety of desktop environments, so you can choose one that suits your style. Also, here are some useful links to get you started: Ventoy for creating Live USBs and tutorials on how to use them! Just remember, read up a bit and dive into the community for more specific advice as you explore.
Great suggestions! I also found that Debian-LXQt runs super fast on my old gear. It feels a lot like Windows 7 without the sluggishness!