If you want a fast, easy linux test drive, go here
https://www.linuxliveusb.com/ download and save LiLi. Format a flashdrive to FAT 32. Open LiLi install and run. It will ask where to install linux. Select the flash drive. It will ask you to select a linux and where to save it. There are several, Tahrpup 6.0 is fast and simple to use. Install it to the flash drive. Only takes a few minutes. When it is done reboot to the flash drive. I have an easier method but it is limited in the selection of linux distros.