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The clock is ticking on Windows 10. But what about if you've looked at Windows 11 and you hate it? And what about if you're tired of an operating system that Senator Ron Wyden called guilty of "gross cybersecurity negligence?" So, why not switch from Windows to an easy-to-use Linux distro?
There are many Linux desktops you could try, but I recommend Linux Mint. It's not only a great distribution, but it's the one I use every day, and I've used many Linux distros over the years.
Mint will run on pretty much any old PC you have at hand. Heck, you could even buy one at a used goods or junk store for less than a hundred bucks and use Mint on it.
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As long as the PC has 2GB or more of RAM (although 4GB would be better), 20GB of disk space (or better still, 100 GB), and the graphics can put out 1024×768 resolution, you're in business. You can even get by with lower resolutions, but I wouldn't recommend it.
You can also try Mint on your main PC without any worries. Unlike other operating systems, Linux distros, such as Mint, are easy to try before you install them.
Oh, and like almost all Linux distros, it won't cost you one thin dime.
How to switch to Linux Mint
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