If you want a stable Linux distribution with a unique take, Artix is one of the fastest and most reliable I've tested.
If there's one tool found on iDealOS that I really appreciate, it's the iDeal DNS Switcher. This app allows you to change DNS providers on the fly. You can select from quite a number of DNS providers, ...
There are more than a half-dozen different ways to install a program.
Most people overcomplicate their first Linux choice. The right answer is boring, and that's exactly the point.