i have tried almost all over time.

there are three major groups of linux distros depending on how they compile sw:

there is also freebsd which is basically UNIX, the FOSS version which apple took and build their proprietary osx with, changing the code a little bit.

some worth mentioning: fedora has crashed on most of my computers. it is quick, cool and always features the most advanced code..

debian is good if you achieve to install it. it comes without wifi and without most drivers because it is foss. also key management can be a pain in the ... for non-technical people. there are reports that even umbrel does not install on debian.

ubuntu was my first os decades ago because they promoted it with a free cd for windows users. after i found out about their alleged spying on users i switched to mint.

mint is a distro with comes closest to windows 7. today it is a little outdated in my opinion.

i can recommend kde neon. it is the most adjustible linux. you can change almost anything and it works with all software of deb/ubuntu

another one highly recommended is arch. you need time and patience. it is only rcommended for advanced computer users or even programmers. it is like building your own wallet from scratch. you install every single component of code yourself, install any desktop you want, switch from one desktop to another and you benefit by learning everything about linux. how it works and how you can improve it. it cannot get better than that and not safer..

if you do not want to build unix from scratch, you can use arch on manjaro. it is very easy to use and well documented by a large community. it is my favorite linux at the moment.

summary: if you want to learn and experience use arch. if not, i recommend manjaro kde