Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Thinking about switching to Linux in 2026 but don't know which distro to choose? In this video, I rank the 5 best Linux distributions for complete beginners based on ease of use, stability, software installation, hardware support, community help, and overall user experience.

Linux Mint — linuxmint.com/download.php
Zorin OS — zorin.com/os/download
Ubuntu — ubuntu.com/download/desktop
Pop!_OS — system76.com/download-pop
MX Linux — mxlinux.org/download-links

I'll also explain which distro you should choose depending on your computer and what you're looking for.

Coming from Windows? → Linux Mint
Want a polished Windows-like desktop? → Zorin OS
Want the biggest Linux community? → Ubuntu
Have an NVIDIA laptop? → Pop!_OS
Have an old/low-end PC? → MX Linux

I also explain why I wouldn't recommend Arch-based distributions like EndeavourOS, Manjaro, or CachyOS as your first Linux distro.

So, if you're planning to switch to Linux in 2026, watch until the end to find the right distro for you.

Which Linux distro are you using right now? Let me know in the comments!

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