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The clock is ticking on Windows 10. But what if you've looked at Windows 11 and you hate it? Or your Windows 10 PC is perfectly fine and dandy, but Microsoft won't support Windows 11 on it? The answer: Switch from Windows to an easy-to-use Linux distro.
Is Linux easy to use? Yes! The days when you had to be a tech wizard to run Linux are long over. Sure, you can get more out of Linux if you know shell commands, but you can get more out of Windows if you know PowerShell, too, and how many of us are PowerShell gurus? If you can run Windows, you can run Linux.
Also: Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and just days to act
You can try many Linux desktops, but don't worry about making a choice. Just go with Linux Mint. It's a great distribution for newcomers and experts alike. I use it every day,
Any PC running Windows 10 today can run Mint. You can see for yourself. You can try out Mint without changing a thing on your Windows 10 box, and it won't cost you a penny.
How to switch to Linux Mint
What you'll need: A Windows PC, an internet connection, and a DVD-RW or USB stick with 4GB or more of storage.
A Windows PC, an internet connection, and a DVD-RW or USB stick with 4GB or more of storage. Estimated time: 2 hours.
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