You should check out this https://thenib.com/im-a-luddite/

Ahh so that might be the reason fprintd sucked when I tried it. Often times I had to provide my password after using the fingerprint. So instead of making it more convenient I had to use the fingerprint AND password

Maybe not the right thread to ask, and you don’t need to answer, but how did install (on any distro) work pre Calamares? Even though I tried Linux the first time over 15 years ago, I think I never not used Calamares

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsoft-cancels-200mw-of-ai-data-center-leases-report/

I have a Logitech MX Vertical at work. I am running Mint. Never had any problems, worked out of the box. I mostly use it with the dongle which always is plugged in my dock