I have had nothing but probelm,s with Windows 11 ?

So to give a little background on my aptitude - I play video games regularly, have always used Tom's Hardware to proof my computer builds, and work from home in digital marketing. I know my work platforms and am highly familiar with the basics of windows, shorcuts and navigating around general issues, but have no background in coding or understanding registries, how drivers work, or anything on the fundamental programming of how computers operate.

Having said that, I have had so many problems with Windows 11 since I was forced to upgrade that I'm actively looking for other options. I've had random driver errors, freezing, sound dropping out in the middle of critical meetings, etc., and I'm fed up with the incompetent product that is Windows 11. If someone under my management went to market with this, I would have fired them immediately for even suggesting to do it.

Is Linux something someone with my background can handle? Do I need a deep understanding of how computers operate to get it up and going? It took me hours to troubleshoot the steps to flashing my BIOS so I could even upgrade to windows (and no, it was not an easy process. There were issues)

Are there other options out there, or has Microsoft squashed any and all PC competition? Is Linux something someone who has 200+ games on Steam can utilize? How messed up am I?