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Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free (www.engadget.com)
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[–] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

For a desktop OS, I have been recommending Linux Mint to new Linux users. The UI feels familiar to a Windows veteran, and the initial setup is designed to be user friendly.

However, don't fret too much over it. Distros are mostly just a pre-configuration of the OS, all of them can do everything.

[–] melfie@lemy.lol 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I’ve distro hopped back to Mint and stayed on Mint over a year now. I think Mint being beginner-friendly kind of makes it a victim of its own success, because as someone who has been using Linux several years, Ubuntu without Snaps and a highly polished UX is pretty ideal. PopOS has the same value proposition, but I like Cinnamon way better than Cosmic, or even KDE.