Mint really is simple to use. Other than the desktop (layout, look and feel), and a few changes in system apps (the backup app, etc.), you won't need to change much about how you use it. Even the bare, raw internal config files would basically be the same (if you copied your user profile over), because Mint is Ubuntu under the hood.
The honest truth is that it takes some time to get to an 'expert' level where you can be confident about what you're doing, but simply setting it up and using it for basic tasks (following some guide) is pretty darn straightforward. Most people that have issues tend to have them with use cases (eg. someone wants to edit photos but can't get the same results as with Adobe Lightroom with alternative applications) or with specific bits of hardware (maybe they have a laptop which requires specific windows-only drivers to get the full functionality out of the trackpad, WiFi card or battery optimisation). So if you set it up and the hardware all works, you'll probably be fine for all the basic tasks most people need, and you will gradually pick up advanced knowledge as you go along.
It's better to just sell it and not replenish the stock than to dispose of it all at a massive loss. The US sellers won't get more money either way, but this way some losses can be avoided on the Canadian side.
For car journeys, Here WeGo is very good, and is actually the mapping system in a number of European cars. It was a Nokia property, but now it's owned by European and Japanese car companies. https://wego.here.com/ It can be used on the web or via the mobile app.
Wow, this is excellent! I was sort of wondering whether the leftover bread and pastries from the shop nearby got donated or something, but apparently they and the little supermarket next to them are both listed in the app and sell their leftovers at 6.30 each morning to anyone who wants them. This could end up being dangerous (loads of pastries for less than two euro for the lot)!
Well that's rather concerning about the future rule of law, and the ability of the FBI to conduct investigations without political interference...
They'd be able to help secure Europe, could get some sales to EU countries and such, but I see this as a project that would deal directly with established armies (and countries' defence budgets) rather than going through the EU.
While that's fine for a situation in which an European army existed, Orban would almost certainly veto such a proposal. In fact, he'd probably veto the EU spending a substantial amount together and call the EU warmongers. The solution is to have countries act independently on paper (with leadership coordinating) so that the EU doesn't have to get involved in such a way that vetoes can block progress. That's just the state of affairs at the moment.