Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
New to Linux and don't know where to start? Skip the overwhelming tier lists — these are the only 3 distros you need to know. Whether you're a gamer who wants things to just work, a power user ready to dive into Arch, or an office user who needs rock-solid stability, there's a perfect starting point for you. We cover Bazzite, CachyOS, and Linux Mint — including full installs, first-boot setup, and what makes each one stand out. Remember: distros aren't a destination, they're a starting spot.
0:00 - Why distros are a starting point, not an endpoint
0:53 - How to flash a USB drive with Rufus
1:34 - Installing Bazzite
3:01 - What makes Bazzite ATOMIC
5:41 - Bazzite Secure Boot Setup
6:40 - Using ujust, Flatpaks & Distrobox
9:07 - Topgrade
11:36 - Installing CachyOS
17:06 - Choosing a desktop environment
21:32 - CachyOS first boot
28:33 - Installing Linux Mint
32:37 - Linux Mint Walkthrough
35:42 - Final recommendations
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New to Linux and don't know where to start? Skip the overwhelming tier lists — these are the only 3 distros you need to know. Whether you're a gamer who wants things to just work, a power user ready to dive into Arch, or an office user who needs rock-solid stability, there's a perfect starting point for you. We cover Bazzite, CachyOS, and Linux Mint — including full installs, first-boot setup, and what makes each one stand out. Remember: distros aren't a destination, they're a starting spot.
0:00 - Why distros are a starting point, not an endpoint
0:53 - How to flash a USB drive with Rufus
1:34 - Installing Bazzite
3:01 - What makes Bazzite ATOMIC
5:41 - Bazzite Secure Boot Setup
6:40 - Using ujust, Flatpaks & Distrobox
9:07 - Topgrade
11:36 - Installing CachyOS
17:06 - Choosing a desktop environment
21:32 - CachyOS first boot
28:33 - Installing Linux Mint
32:37 - Linux Mint Walkthrough
35:42 - Final recommendations
►► Digital Downloads ➜ cttstore.com
►► Patreon ➜ patreon.com/christitustech
►► Twitch ➜ twitch.tv/christitustech
►► Website and Guides ➜ christitus.com
