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Ventoy is the ultimate multi-boot USB drive creation tool, in my opinion. I also use PINN, a similar tool for my Raspberry Pi OS installs, but that's for installing multiple OS on the same disk drive.
FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you.
Secure Boot aims to protect your PC from malware that tries to sneak in as your PC boots up. Here's how to activate the feature if it's not already enabled.