Switching to Linux Mint: What Do I Need to Know?

You should be good to go if your system is relatively new! Linux Mint is known for its excellent hardware detection, so when you install it, it should pick up most of your components without much hassle. I started with Mint on a newer build, and it went super smoothly—even on my old MacBook Pro! Just don’t worry; any issue you face is likely solvable. Trust me, once you dive in, you might even get tempted to try out other distros like Fedora or Arch later on.

I’d suggest dual booting if you still need Windows occasionally. This way, you can dip your toes into Linux Mint while having the option to fall back on Windows when you're troubleshooting something. After you get the hang of Linux, you'll find you can only boot into Windows for specialized tasks like using Adobe Acrobat. And remember, back up important files before making the switch and format your drives to a Linux-friendly format like EXT4!

For your Logitech mouse, you can use Solaar and Piper for managing it, both of which you can find on Flathub. But about your Corsair keyboard, it should work as a standard keyboard; however, if you want specific features like RGB lighting, you might need to look into OpenRGB. As for apps, Discord has a Flatpak version, which should run just fine, and Steam should handle your games well. Just keep an eye on compatibility with anti-cheat systems on ProtonDB for gaming.