Can someone recommend a user-friendly distro that is easy to set up anduse?

I am using Puppy now and I am not happy with it. I find it difficult to work with. I previously used Windows where I could work about 6 times faster than I can now.

I just tried Mint, and it was a big disappointment. As far as I could see, settings are nearly nonexistent. There is very little to choose from in the standard menus, and none of my portable apps worked.

Serious suggestions only please.

Thanks!