I hear you. It takes patience to get computers to behave the way you want, and that is also true for Microsoft. Under the Microsoft operating systems, I have had so many technical problems, especially trying to edit videos in different formats. Or getting a home network to communicate with other devices. Or sending a document to a laser printer through the network. Or updating a video card with the latest drivers without it crashing. I have had so many problems using the Microsoft operating systems over the years. Other operating systems, like Linux, also have their challenges, but at least this one is free.

Ironically, this older notebook computer originally had Microsoft installed, but it became corrupt and would no longer boot, and it came with no installation media, so I could not reinstall Windows. Using a free operating system downloaded and burned to a DVD, this machine has new life and functions better than it ever did with Windows. Audacity works now (to record audio with a microphone) but I could not get it to work under Windows. I don't know why, but it immediately worked on Linux.

Like you, I also had a problem getting the keyboard to work with Linux Mint 21 when it booted up the first time yesterday. After about 15 minutes of searching, I had it working. Some people give up too easily, but the solution is there. Seek and you shall find. Ask and it shall be given you. Knock, and it shall be opened for you. Fixing technical problems requires patience, and Jesus would approve of exercising more of that, especially with our fellow man.