I will echo the CachyOS recommendation. I gave it a go on my laptop and I like it more than Mint. It’s similar, but a bit more streamlined and has a good few QOL improvements. I was hesitant because it’s arch, but it took considerably less setup to get where I wanted with it than Mint, especially if you’re doing any gaming, but there is more to the appeal to it over Mint than just that aspect, and it’s just smoother to use. I’m really liking it.
I will echo the CachyOS recommendation. I gave it a go on my laptop and I like it more than Mint. It’s similar, but a bit more streamlined and has a good few QOL improvements. I was hesitant because it’s arch, but it took considerably less setup to get where I wanted with it than Mint, especially if you’re doing any gaming, but there is more to the appeal to it over Mint than just that aspect, and it’s just smoother to use. I’m really liking it.
Also, I love the Pac Man bars.
I liked cachyos quite a bit, but ultimately moved back to windows for now. Ill try it again later this year though.