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ZorinOS and PopOS are made specifically for casual users new to Linux and are both pretty good.
Linux Mint is also a great choice but because it's a very stable distro, its software can be outdated.
Fedora Workstation is also one of the most liked distros. I haven't personally used it but it looks great.
Honestly all those distros have a lot in common so it really comes down to personal preference.
Thanks.
been meaning to try out both Zorin and Pop, have only really just gotten into Linux and probably want to move over
Zorin is seriously great for anyone who just wants to get their work done in Linux.