You may not be a fan of getting stalked by Microsoft, whether you believe in the New World Order or aliens who keep an eye on your highly important online tasks or not. You may be sick of all of the errors and caprices that Windows operating systems have. You may want an operating system that’s more stable and friendly to your bank account or wallet. If that’s the case, you should definitely consider installing Linux instead of Windows on your computer.
On the other hand, we all know very well that Linux is more for the pros. By using it, you will have to type in your password for any operation you want to do, and the command line will always be there for you to write complicated code and make you tear your hair out. It’s also true that there are Linux distributions that are more friendly to the user, such as Ubuntu. But you still won’t get rid of that annoying command line and the need to type in your password even if you want to tie the shoelaces of your good ol’ PC. Therefore, adapting to a Linux distribution after you’ve been using Windows operating systems all your life can indeed be frustrating. But it doesn’t necessarily have to happen that way, so keep on reading to find out more!
Learn to relax
Learning a few quick and powerful relaxation methods is essential to allow your brain to do something that it finds pleasurable. Instead, if you feel angry and frustrated all the time as you try to deal with a Linux distribution, that’s a sure recipe for failure.
Getting relaxed can be done in a few easy ways, as each and any person knows how they can achieve that state. For instance, you can listen to your favorite music, read a chapter from a book, play a video game, or just simply meditate for a few minutes. Just make sure you have a calm and relaxed state of mind before you start dealing with Linux again! Meditation works almost certainly in such cases, and the best benefit is that you can do it anywhere and at any time. Just go ahead and close your eyes for a few minutes and try not to think about anything. It can definitely be challenging at first, but that’s the whole charm of the method! Furthermore, you’ll become better as you practice.
Google everything
Don’t hesitate to head over to the good ol’ Google search engine and hit it with “how to’s.” In other words, Google can respond to all your inquiries about Linux distributions, galaxies, planets, the purpose of man in the Universe, and a lot more. In fact, Google can’t respond to you efficiently for the last part, but you got the idea!
The command line will be your new toy
Never stop practicing with the command line that exists in pretty much any Linux distribution. The more you practice, the better you’ll become. If anything goes wrong, you can always remember that the good ol’ Google is there to help.
Linux can also run high-end games
We know very well what you’ve been thinking since you first read the title: “But how about my favorite games that I usually play on Windows?”. Yes, Linux is known for not being able to handle high-end gaming titles, but guess what? As more and more people out there use Linux to the detriment of Windows, it is only a matter of time until app developers find various workarounds for that little issue. It’s also the case here, as there are programs you can install on Linux to help you run high-end games: Proton, Lutris, and Wine are just a few of those wonder programs that can open the door to high-end gaming for Linux computers.
Ultimately, it’s definitely worth keeping in mind that it is possible to have both Windows and Linux installed simultaneously on your PC. Such a combination can surely make it a lot easier for you to adapt to Linux.
Tim M. Hill helped bring Digital-Overload from a weekly newsletter to a full-fledged news site by creating a new website and branding. He continues to assist in keeping the site responsive and well organized for the readers. As a writer to Digital-Overload, Tim mainly covers mobile news and gadgets.
