You try can Linux out without installing it(via live USB)? Check this guide but use Kubuntu instead of Ubuntu. You can also try it out via virtual machine.
Also try to switch to cross platform open source programs like these so you'll be able to use the same programs when you switch to Linux
It probably isn't. I worked for a construction company that had several security breaches due to outdated software and it led to some headaches for the workers that I'm still salty about