[_arvin]

+1 for turning it into a Linux laptop. Although I'd understand if you kept it Mac (probably best if it's still supported).

For my 2010 MBP, I'm running Linux on it and it's really brought it back to life. Especially with the 5.4 LTS kernel and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, both with support until 2025. I say go for it, you'll have a ton of fun on it.

And if making it look like macOS is your thing, here's how I got mine looking: https://i.imgur.com/QgyRvrD.png