My take / suggestions on linux lite

[firenice03]

Welcome... I too am new to Linux although still have to use Windows today...

Remember LL runs very well on older hardware and not as resource intense...
The XFCE (the desktop) is a lighter environment but can still do a lot, see some members stuff: https://www.freecinema2022.gq/forums/screenshots/
There's info among the pages (I installed PLANK but find myself using default)

I agree with the OS and app argument more can be less.. and less can less...
Firefox comes standard, if I want I can install Chrome.... Not everyone needs both - - But out of the box you're ready..
The office app does it need to be there when you can download it or another variation? Me, I'd like if Windows came with office and I had the option to remove it (I typically install it anyway). On the subject, Libre office has some inter-workings within LL; from recollection it shouldn't be removed (if you're planning to do so)...

Something else; check "Install Drivers" from Menu if you haven't, you may have updates for some of your drivers... Look under the Additional tab

There's lots of knowledgeable friendly folks on here, should you run into questions...