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I am looking for help with switching from Windows to Linux
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Nobora or popOs or any others?
Distro doesn't really matter. Just pick any popular beginner-friendly distro that supports your preferred desktop environment. Use a gaming distro like Garuda or Nobara if you really want to, but I doubt it makes a huge difference.
First time dipping your toes in Linux with a Nvidia card should be PopOS's Nvidia image.