New HP laptop Not sure where to begin

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Hey @Nikki!
You can get a lot of info from this old post here:

I don't know where to start! - Your Linux Introduction

By @Pirate_Fletcher . “Arrrrr…” - Pirate Fletcher Welcome! Welcome to the starting line. All of us started here at one time or another. Some started decades ago; some started yesterday; some will be here tomorrow. All of us were beginners at doing-something-new-to-us, for the very first time. Now, you’re asking yourself, “What’s next? Which way to the finish line?” The finish line is MUCH closer than you think! The first step on any journey is figuring out the direction, then taking …

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