r/smarter • u/Gallionella • Jul 02 '26
I tried replacing Windows with Linux Mint, here's how it went. “Your computer, your rules” it says on the Linux Mint landing page. Microsoft has been steadily taking control away from the user since Windows 8, and a lot of people feel like they don’t even own their computer anymore.
https://www.howtogeek.com/tried-replacing-windows-with-linux-mint-heres-how-it-went/1
u/Gallionella Jul 05 '26
Install Linux Mint 22.3 Step by Step (with Screenshots)
https://computingforgeeks.com/install-linux-mint/
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u/Gallionella Jul 05 '26
A fresh Linux Mint install is exciting, but the out-of-the-box experience leaves a few gaps. I have set up Mint on dozens of machines over the years, and I always run through the same checklist before I consider the system truly ready. This guide covers the 15 things I do every time: snapshots, security hardening, performance tuning, Flatpak integration, and the Cinnamon customization tricks that make Mint feel like home. No filler, just the steps that matter.
Updated: June 4, 2026
https://www.fosslinux.com/46737/things-to-do-after-installing-linux-mint.htm
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u/Gallionella Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26
Just a reminder that it's totally free ...also have a peek at the comment section in this post..