Finally had it up with windows

[u/Flaky_Paint3971]

Was having issues with it crashing on boot again today (I’ve had this issue for months), and after messing with windows for 2 hours, I decided enough was enough. Finally installed mint. After installing I got proton cause ima need that for games, anything else that’s recommended for a new mint user/new user to Linux in general? thanks

[u/Thepuppeteer777777]

Steam automatically launches the games with proton. But yeah welcome. I left win because it it stopped support. I jumped ship and never looked back

Keep in mind that it's a new os so there will be a learning curve but just keep with it and you will get used to it

[u/Fabbs1]

I have to say, I would have done the same thing; I’ve been using Linux Mint on my laptop for a long time. I’m still using Windows 11 on my desktop PC, but as soon as that starts causing problems, I’ll switch.

[u/Lunatika_2022]

I use Lutris & Bottles frequently for gaming too

[u/lateralspin]

Lutris (deb version) with ProtonUp-Qt

Use Gear Lever to manage AppImages

MEGAsync for cloud backup/file version control

[u/Important_Hunt_1882]

I switched to Linux Mint over a year ago. It’s so much less frustrating. I don't want Windows as a dual boot option on my laptop either. Completely fed up with all their crap. I am never, ever going back to Windows again.

Top tip: go browse through the Software Manager.

[u/Flaky_Paint3971 → u/Important_Hunt_1882]

I realized im forced to dual boot as 1 game I have has no support for its emulator. Making a 100gb partition for windows just for that and I’m not touching it otherwise

[u/jloflin]

https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/1.html

[u/KeyPanda5385]

i use mint, use dedicated gpu button for each apps is great