I usually ask myself and try Linux distributions to see which one is the best. My ultimate choice always is arch Linux.
Why?
There is only one version of it available
It doesn't do any arch branding
It is efficient, not bloated, faster
What I do after install
Install os-prober, run it standalone
Install grub, $grub-install /dev/sda, $grub-mkconfig...
sudo then add user with -m to group wheel
Vim
Visudo uncomment wheel elevated privileges
Install gnome-session (lightest gnome) & gdm (heavy but aesthetically good)
gnome-terminal
Text editor like mousepad
Fira mono fonts
Gnome-tweak-tool
Add tap to click ability