@FlashMobOfOne @matt
Get a USB stick 8+ gigs that is empty or can be wiped.
If you are on windows download a program called Rufus or Ventoy
Download your Linux image (Ubuntu, popOS,... )
Launch Rufus or ventoy with your USB connected. Tons of online tutorials for both bits of software, or lots of YouTube videos.
Drop a message if you have any issues or you get stuck 😀