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What's the easiest and most secure linux distro for a non-techie? This is for a spare thinkpad I want to try linux on.
Mint. Cinnamon is great. MATE if you have a less powerful computer. XFCE for potatoes.
It's thinkpad T420. Is it powerful enough for Cinnamon?
Looking at the specs, I would guess it is
You can setup a Ventoy USB stick if you want to try multiple options