Should I switch to Linux? 💻

I feel a bit weird asking this this question here but i think i need professional help, hope you don't mind _(:3 」∠)_

As we all know, the Windows 11 situation is wild. I don’t even need to be a tech nerd to see how bad it is. Since the Windows 11 update dropped, I can’t help but notice that my laptop immediately became slower. I even got a warning from Windows saying this might happen if I don’t update to 11. Bro! 凸(`△´＃) My laptop is NOT compatible with Windows 11!!!!! What do you want from me?!?!! Buy a new laptop?!?!?!

So… Linux…

The algorithm somehow thinks I’m very interested in Linux, because it keeps showing up in my YouTube recommendations… a lot. It’s working though, because I’m actually thinking about getting rid of Windows in my life. But I’m dumb, I don’t know anything about coding, and every time I see anything related to Linux it looks like the Matrix (;;;*_*)

That’s why I really need advice:

What should I do? (In general)

Are there any beginner-friendly study resources?

I’m not a gamer, so that’s not an issue, but I need Notepad, Notepad++, Word, Canva, GIMP, Foxit PDF Reader, Aegisub, and screen recording to work. (I use them a lot.)

Can I keep my old files and apps? Can I still connect to my iPhone (just to export images to USB)?

Can I customize it easily? Because I have a bunch of .ico and cursor files that I use on Windows, and I really want them to work.

Look weird i know i like it that way (ノωヽ)

I’m also using a transparent theme for File Explorer. Can I do the same on Linux?

I don’t have a PC, I use this laptop every day. I’m also studying for an online bachelor’s degree, so I need it to work immediately. I don’t have time to search for and fix problems all the time.

I don’t have a PC, I use this laptop every day. I’m also studying for an online bachelor’s degree, so I need it to work immediately. I don’t have time to search for and fix problems all the time.

I know I'm asking a lot I really appreciate if you spend a little to help me out(シ. .)シ

I may post this in many places so if you see me again then... hi~ ⊂(￣▽￣)⊃

If you have any tips or recommendations, please help. 人(_ _*)

Here are my device specifications.

Device Name DESKTOP-SOMETHING 

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz   2.71 GHz

Installed RAM 8.00 GB

Storage 238 GB SSD SAMSUNG MZNTY256HDHP-000L1

Graphics Card

Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 (128 MB)

Device ID 507D20CD-FEED-4C16-874B-7C1F27FBA7B6

Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA109

System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch Touch support with 10 touch points