Which version of Linux Mint do you like and why?

Privacy is top priority. But I also need reliability. This will be on my main work desktop for creative projects. I am currently using Libre Office, Audacity, and Photoshop (an old 2015 version installed from CD) in Windows. No gaming.

Side note: Also looking for a photo editor similar to Photoshop that does not require a subscription. Just for basic color correction and touch-up of images with paint brush, eraser, clone tool, etc. Adding text occasionally. I am not a huge fan of Gimp, but maybe I just need to customize it?