Exactly that. Also, I can define everything exactly the way I want. I have a shortcut for screenshots (that allows me selecting an area and saves it in /tmp and also let's me paste it, so I can use it in whatever way I want). It's the key combo that seemed most intuitive to me.
My config is simple and I understand what it does. I feel like I actually understand my setup, which is nice.
First couple of years? I was in my early teens when trying out many distros within a couple weeks, for example Puppy Linux, Ubuntu, Edubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Remix, OpenSuse... Then I settled on Ubuntu and used that from 2008 to 2022, when I was fed up with Canonical shoving snapd down my throat and me having to uninstall it all the time. Since then I've used Debian exclusively, previously I only had it on some machines.
(I've also toyed a bit with the BSDs, but was missing systemd, so those never stuck with me.)
That seems to be something a cheap Raspberry Pi 4 can easily handle. I even use mine as an SMB share. Sure, the speed is limited by the network port and USB port sharing data lanes, but it's fast enough for my needs. Needs tiny amounts of eletricitiy, so I don't burn the planet that quickly.
I migrated my mother to GNOME (on Debian), that's very much unlike Windows, but she immediately got it. The overview of open programs is similar to what she knows on Android, for example. She is someone that struggles with email attachments from time to time, but GNOME works well for her.
It does not have to look like Windows to work for people. People use phones a lot more these days and those do not run Windows (hopefully, at least, cause that's dead).
Try out Debian. Stable, base of many other distros, loads of documentation, huge helpful community, just runs and barely ever breaks (I can't even remember the last time I had issues).
I also sometimes does TTS while reading along, but most of the time I'm doing it it just means I should get some rest instead of forcing more focus (AuDHD).
Security tools are there for a reason. Sure, I can encrypt my Linux rootfs, but that doesn't stop anyone from tampering with the initramfs. Secure Boot + UKI does.
Pebble app. There's Rockwork, but outside of Ubuntu Touch it will only produce empty notifications. There's Rockpool, that's only for SailfishOS. There's Amazfish, but so far it can only pair and then... nothing.
US government sucks, but that does not mean you suck. You're probably fine. I mean, you know that country is run by idiots, I'd worry more if you were fine with that... Anyway...
If you're taking meds, consider asking a doctor whether the dosage is right, incorrect dosages can lead to feeling depressed. Don't experiment, see a doctor, it's all just brain chemistry and can probably be sorted out. :)
Exactly that. Also, I can define everything exactly the way I want. I have a shortcut for screenshots (that allows me selecting an area and saves it in /tmp and also let's me paste it, so I can use it in whatever way I want). It's the key combo that seemed most intuitive to me.
My config is simple and I understand what it does. I feel like I actually understand my setup, which is nice.