Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

[Vicus]

What Are the Best Linux Phones?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=41NFxZTpIXE

[ExomatrixTV]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=yy8XeLuhju8

Smartphones + Linux = Revolution?

[JackMcThorn]

Switched my old laptop over to linux with little to no problems yester-day. So far this machine is over 5 years old and by far the oldest I've ever had. My hope is to use it til the wheels fall off.

I would rate the process 'medium' difficulty. If you have access to help, another pair of eyes on your install and configuration couldn't hurt. In some cases you have to set items manually like the firewall for instance. Overall this experience was way better than the previous ones. There are tens of thousands of app choices now compared to back then and most hardware is no problem at all.

You will feel fast, safe, and secure.

*****Edited to add*****

So a problem surfaced and it took about an hour or two to sort out but this is what I was expecting and I got it solved but someone not so into computers might have struggled with it. So you got to be careful if your learning from the get go.

[ExomatrixTV]

• Linux Mint 22.3 Zena: All New Features Explained (What’s New in 2026):

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kAfJw7V9hAA

• 00:00 – Intro
  
• 00:24 – New Troubleshooting Tools
  
• 02:29 – XApp Symbolic Icons (XSI)
• 03:25 – Smarter Input & A Fresh Menu
• 04:57 – Nemo & Desktop Polish
• 06:00 – XApps & Other Goodies
  
• 07:02 – Under the Hood

[greybeard]

LENOVO is now shipping laptops with Linux installed.
This video shows why
A big step forward
Chris

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-FMAG1Wi8iU

[greybeard]

Quite a few viseos saying this

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G8QQJtXOQEw

[ExomatrixTV]

• Linus Torvalds Was Right About Microsoft, and Now It's Too Late...:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=y-1mjEoYNkE

What if the way you use your computer has been changing without you noticing? This video explores a long-running perspective on control, open ecosystems, and how modern tech platforms are evolving in 2026. From cloud dependency to AI-driven systems, the shift isn’t just technical—it’s about who really controls your digital experience. If you’ve ever questioned how much ownership you truly have over your device, this breakdown offers a deeper look.

Torvalds gave a massive gift to the world with his open software, clever computer people have known how good Linux is for a long time. That is why all the data center servers and all the huge logistics warehouse run on Linux and not Micro-slop.

[ExomatrixTV]

• Why Gaming on Linux Suddenly Matters:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3lJ5oT_JviI

From broken drivers to the Steam Deck selling millions, Linux gaming has gone from "is this the year?" to "wait, it actually works now." But getting here took a decade of tinkering, a billion-dollar bet from Valve, and an open-source community that refused to quit. In this video we talk to Valve and the Batocera project about how Linux quietly became a real threat to Windows - and why Microsoft is playing catch-up.

• 0:01 Is this the year of Linux gaming?
  
• 0:43 Why Microsoft is usually better
  
• 2:03 How Valve is fighting back
  
• 3:37 Sponsor
  
• 4:14 Steamdeck saved the day
  
• 4:50 Windows claps back
  
• 6:27 Valve is putting up a fight
  
• 7:40 Watch another video

[greybeard]

Switching to Linux for music production – how hard is it?









Switching to Linux for music production – how hard is it?
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Switching to Linux for music production – how hard is it?























Switching to Linux for music production – how hard is it?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FfYp7_910Sg

[Mark]

As a recent Linux adoptee, I am an unabashed fan. Leaving windows and even the apple product line has been a wonderful experience in sovereign computing that I am looking forward to delving deeper into.

[greybeard]

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Linux Mint On External SSD - Without Touching Windows!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Glu1f90NrJc

[ExomatrixTV]

• You need to switch to Linux RIGHT NOW!!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9SDkU5VDQEQ

I installed Arch Linux in one minute and forty seven seconds. Omarchy is DHH's opinionated Linux distro built on Arch, Hyprland and Quickshell, and it is the first time Linux has ever felt like the operating system I actually wanted. I put it on an old gaming laptop, then on Terry (my dual RTX 4090 machine), and I let an AI agent rice the whole desktop while I watched. I talked to DHH about why he built it, and Chris from Typecraft showed me how to stop reaching for my mouse. In this video you'll learn how to install Omarchy on almost any hardware, how tiling window managers and Hyprland keybindings actually work, how to build your own Quickshell plugin with AI, how to game on Linux with Steam and Proton, and how to run Windows inside a container when you still need it. Whether you have never touched Arch or you have been ricing your desktop for a decade, this is the walkthrough from a blank USB stick to a computer that is completely yours.

• 00:00 - Why Omarchy might make this the year of the Linux desktop
  
• 01:31 - The 60 second Arch Linux install challenge
  
• 02:46 - What Arch Linux actually is, and the big five distros
• 06:48 - First contact with a tiling window manager
  
• 11:44 - Switching themes instantly with Quickshell
  
• 13:23 - How allowlisting and ringfencing lock down what runs
  
• 16:33 - The malleable desktop, and ricing it with AI
  
• 20:12 - Gaming on Linux, and letting AI diagnose the crash
  
• 23:09 - Running Windows inside Omarchy with Docker
  
• 25:01 - What Omarchy actually is: Arch, Hyprland, Quickshell
  
• 28:06 - Can you say "I use Arch btw" if you run Omarchy?
• 31:40 - A prayer for you

omarchy.org

[samsdice]

I tried Omarchy but, for me, a lot of the components get in the way of my workflow. Arch is relatively easy to install on it's own. I settled on MangoWM and Dank Shell for my desktop and Zen Browser. For me, far more comfortable and usable than Omarchy with all it's bells and whistles. Omarchy is good if you want a tiling WM experienence, out of the box or as a starting point.

[ExomatrixTV]

Posted by ExomatrixTV (here)

• You need to switch to Linux RIGHT NOW!!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9SDkU5VDQEQ

I installed Arch Linux in one minute and forty seven seconds. Omarchy is DHH's opinionated Linux distro built on Arch, Hyprland and Quickshell, and it is the first time Linux has ever felt like the operating system I actually wanted. I put it on an old gaming laptop, then on Terry (my dual RTX 4090 machine), and I let an AI agent rice the whole desktop while I watched. I talked to DHH about why he built it, and Chris from Typecraft showed me how to stop reaching for my mouse. In this video you'll learn how to install Omarchy on almost any hardware, how tiling window managers and Hyprland keybindings actually work, how to build your own Quickshell plugin with AI, how to game on Linux with Steam and Proton, and how to run Windows inside a container when you still need it. Whether you have never touched Arch or you have been ricing your desktop for a decade, this is the walkthrough from a blank USB stick to a computer that is completely yours.

• 00:00 - Why Omarchy might make this the year of the Linux desktop
  
• 01:31 - The 60 second Arch Linux install challenge
  
• 02:46 - What Arch Linux actually is, and the big five distros
• 06:48 - First contact with a tiling window manager
  
• 11:44 - Switching themes instantly with Quickshell
  
• 13:23 - How allowlisting and ringfencing lock down what runs
  
• 16:33 - The malleable desktop, and ricing it with AI
  
• 20:12 - Gaming on Linux, and letting AI diagnose the crash
  
• 23:09 - Running Windows inside Omarchy with Docker
  
• 25:01 - What Omarchy actually is: Arch, Hyprland, Quickshell
  
• 28:06 - Can you say "I use Arch btw" if you run Omarchy?
• 31:40 - A prayer for you

omarchy.org

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KO2T0oET9go

• 0:00 Intro
  
• 0:40 Why Omarchy is different
  
• 6:48 Full Omarchy demo
  
• 12:20 Why this is the future
  
• 18:20 Which computer you need
  
• 19:00 How to install

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• Linux vs. Windows 11 Speed Test (Lab Tested)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KqtlpqeYhjM

Speed test between Linux (Fedora) and Windows 11 to see which one is faster in real-world apps and workflows. We used two identically configured Dell XPS 13s (Intel Core 5 320, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SDD).

[ExomatrixTV]

• Is Omarchy The Last Desktop You'll Ever Need?:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zDPuEPDXCpU

AI agents can now change how your operating system behaves. Omarchy is the clearest example of that shift, and most of what it teaches applies to the Mac or Windows machine you already own.

• unlock-ai.natebjones.com

[ExomatrixTV]

• Omarchy is the BEST Operating System on Earth:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UJKkS4KLVOo

• 00:37 Why Omarchy is so good
  
• 02:23 How to install
  
• 03:48 How to use it
  
• 09:03 My advanced workflows
  
• 19:36 Playing games