Random screen freezes but can still use mouse/shortcuts

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@_dunce

hard freeze requiring reboot

Read this if you don’t know about REISUB.

@_dunce

The process of “upgrading” kernels seems non-existent. One only speaks of ‘adding’ or ‘removing’ kernels

Yes. “Upgrading” is my personal terminology as an LTS kernel is an “upgrade” compared to a non-LTS…

@_dunce

yet my currently running kernel is 5.9.16-1,

That’s EOL (End-of-life)

@_dunce

why am I upgrading to 5.4.100-1 (LTS) which has a smaller “major revision” number

Whne using a rolling release model (like Arch or Manjaro) kernel management becomes something that should become something of your DNA.
For more info, have a look here:

[HowTo] become a Manjaro power user when you're a wizard at Windows but a N00b at Manjaro / Linux

Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆☆ Remember when you installed your very first Windows, added bells and whistles and then couldn’t see the wood for the trees any more and had to re-install? Well, you’re in the same situation now: You’re a N00b again! Embrace it! I know right now you’re thinking:

Why is this so much more difficult than Windows?

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Whereas in 6 months time, you’ll be like:

Why can't I make Windows jump through fiery hoops like I do with Linux???

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