Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Looking for a fast and user-friendly way to run virtual machines on your Linux desktop? GNOME Boxes makes Linux virtualization simple! In this video, Jay from Learn Linux TV walks you through the basics of using GNOME Boxes, a lightweight virtualization tool built into many GNOME-based distributions. You’ll learn how to set up virtual machines, explore key features, and find out why GNOME Boxes is a great option for beginners and advanced users alike. Whether you’re testing Linux distros or running a dev environment, this quick guide will get you started fast.
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🕐 Time Codes
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Sponsor mention
02:07 - What exactly is "GNOME Boxes?"
04:26 - Installing GNOME Boxes
06:32 - Building our first VM within GNOME Boxes
11:11 - Enabling 3D acceleration to help avoid lag
13:27 - Building a VM with "Express Installation"
16:48 - USB Redirection
18:09 - Where to access snapshot settings
18:47 - Folder redirection
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Looking for a fast and user-friendly way to run virtual machines on your Linux desktop? GNOME Boxes makes Linux virtualization simple! In this video, Jay from Learn Linux TV walks you through the basics of using GNOME Boxes, a lightweight virtualization tool built into many GNOME-based distributions. You’ll learn how to set up virtual machines, explore key features, and find out why GNOME Boxes is a great option for beginners and advanced users alike. Whether you’re testing Linux distros or running a dev environment, this quick guide will get you started fast.
* Thanks to System76 for sponsoring this video!*
Check them out and get yourself a computer that was born to run Linux ➜ learnlinux.link/system76
*📖 Switch to Linux with my latest book!*
Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is the hard part. This guide walks you through everything: choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently every day. It'll be released very soon!
Join the announcement list here ➜ learnlinux.link/switch-to-linux
*📚 Discounts, Courses, Books, and More! (Support Linux Learning)*
- 10% Off Linux Swag! ➜ learnlinux.link/swag
- Get the "Linux Pro-Tips" Newsletter ➜ learnlinux.link/linux-tips
- Grab Jay's *ACTUAL* Dotfiles! ➜ learnlinux.link/linux-tips
- Switching to Linux Book (15% Off!) ➜ learnlinux.link/switch-to-linux
- Linode Starter Credit ➜ learnlinux.link/linode
- eBook Bundle ➜ learnlinux.link/ebook-bundle
- Ansible Course ➜ learnlinux.link/ansible
- Linux Essentials Course ➜ learnlinux.link/linux-essentials
- Paid Assistance ➜ learnlinux.tv/request-assistance
*❤️ Support the Channel*
- Enjoyed the video? Your support keeps this channel independent!
- Become a Channel Member (Ad-Free & Early Access) ➜ learnlinux.link/join
- Support on Patreon ➜ learnlinux.link/patron
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🕐 Time Codes
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Sponsor mention
02:07 - What exactly is "GNOME Boxes?"
04:26 - Installing GNOME Boxes
06:32 - Building our first VM within GNOME Boxes
11:11 - Enabling 3D acceleration to help avoid lag
13:27 - Building a VM with "Express Installation"
16:48 - USB Redirection
18:09 - Where to access snapshot settings
18:47 - Folder redirection
*🎓 Learn Linux TV*
Your source for Linux-related Fun and Learning!
- Official website: learnlinux.tv
- Community Forums: community.learnlinux.tv
- Official Subreddit: learnlinux.link/reddit
- Facebook Community: learnlinux.link/facebook-group
- More about Jay: learnlinux.link/jay
*🤝 Affiliate and Content Ethics*
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Learn Linux TV may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the content flowing.
- learnlinux.tv/content-ethics
*⚠️ Use Content Responsibly*
Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for damages resulting from its use. Always ensure you have proper permission, follow organizational policies, protect important data, and comply with applicable laws.
#CloudComputing #DevOps #Linux
