Very easy solution---
One buys a laptop on which is Linux is guaranteed to install and run.
My personal choice is a refurbished Lenovo from a certified, guaranteed refurbishing house, and purchased from a high-quality vendor who will back you up on any issues you might have with the refurbisher (never had any).
I have three: T420, T430, and T430S. All were set up to dual-boot with the original, brand new copy of Windows7/10 which was installed by the refurbisher.
Never had a problem. Don't anticipate ever having one.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
