Linux will be sluggish running “live” off the usb stick. Do poke around but know it will be faster running from the laptop’s SSD.
For a way to install onto a USB stick, check Balena Etcher. I guess there are better tools out there but this worked for me every time I tried it, seems to work on windows too, and I found it intuitive.
This is a great overview. Some extra notes:
Linux will be sluggish running “live” off the usb stick. Do poke around but know it will be faster running from the laptop’s SSD.
For a way to install onto a USB stick, check Balena Etcher. I guess there are better tools out there but this worked for me every time I tried it, seems to work on windows too, and I found it intuitive.