I'm testing something interesting. Currently I can't switch to Linux just yet, so I had to be creative. I installed Windows 11 with the region English (world), which is an open secret without bloatware pre-installed. Some might still get onto your PC, but that will change with the next step. After you made sure that Windows is up-to-date, you have to install the tweaks of 'Atlas OS', a debloater mod tool for Windows. This isn't just simple debloating, it turns off unnecessary stuff, changes Windows policies, services etc. Since I did this, my laptop is silent, unless I do something resource intensive like installing games or syncing Proton Drive. But other than that, even web browsing keeps my laptop silent. Apparently, Explorer also can load instantly; too bad that you have to use third-party mods, because MS employees are too busy simping for AI slop. Anyway, the Atlas OS team made an amazing job to replicate the speed of Windows 10 22H2 on Windows 11. I recommend to extend it with the Nvidia Studio drivers if gaming is just a side quest along creative work for better stability, and replace the default Start Menu with Open Shell, too. Searching is instant with it! That being said, if Linux is still something you hesitate about, this is the second best thing you can do to your PC.