[nortonham]

Try one in a VM first. Get used to the different pkg management in whichever BSD you use vs. the linux distro you're used to using. NetBSD uses pkgsrc, which is pretty straightforward to use.

No systemD.

If you're using it as a desktop, it will take a little more time to config things to fit what you need. More command line editing of config files, than say Linux Mint or similar linux distros.

FreeBSD has the biggest community so it's easier to get help online.

That being said, NetBSD is worth checking out, especially for your use case.

If you decide to try it out on hardware, check out https://bsd-hardware.info/ and see if your machine is supported.

Also check out UnitedBSD.com It's a forum and there are many NetBSD users there.