Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Been wanting to install Linux Mint 22.2 Zara on your PC? Here's how!
Further reading: gardinerbryant.com/fix-your-windows-pc-by-installing-linux-mint
## Before You Start
* You'll need some hardware to install Linux Mint on. I'm using this: amzn.to/3X8zhEo
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* At least an 8GB USB thumb drive. I recommend at least a USB 3.0 speed device for a speedy install. amzn.to/4opMSTS (affiliate link).
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
00:00 Intro
00:17 Unboxing
01:55 What we're doing in this video
02:34 Step 1 - Download Linux Mint & Create Installation Media
03:24 Why you want to install Linux on your machine
04:30 Step 2 - Install Linux Mint
06:47 A note for anyone who wants to dual boot
08:04 Set up full-disk encryption
09:15 Step 3 - Linux Mint: first boot
11:09 Fixing the WiFi...
12:04 Step 4 - Install more software
12:40 Install Steam
13:30 Playing a few Steam games
13:59 More software
15:25 In summary
#linuxmint #windows10 #guide
Been wanting to install Linux Mint 22.2 Zara on your PC? Here's how!
Further reading: gardinerbryant.com/fix-your-windows-pc-by-installing-linux-mint
## Before You Start
* You'll need some hardware to install Linux Mint on. I'm using this: amzn.to/3X8zhEo
* A mouse amzn.to/43aVXY7 (affiliate link)
* A keyboard amzn.to/438zWJv (affiliate link)
* At least an 8GB USB thumb drive. I recommend at least a USB 3.0 speed device for a speedy install. amzn.to/4opMSTS (affiliate link).
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ RackNerd Affiliate Link: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496
❯ RackNerd Virtual Private Servers: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=25
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❯ RackNerd Intel Xeon Bare Metal Server: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=12
Private Email & More:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
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❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
00:00 Intro
00:17 Unboxing
01:55 What we're doing in this video
02:34 Step 1 - Download Linux Mint & Create Installation Media
03:24 Why you want to install Linux on your machine
04:30 Step 2 - Install Linux Mint
06:47 A note for anyone who wants to dual boot
08:04 Set up full-disk encryption
09:15 Step 3 - Linux Mint: first boot
11:09 Fixing the WiFi...
12:04 Step 4 - Install more software
12:40 Install Steam
13:30 Playing a few Steam games
13:59 More software
15:25 In summary
#linuxmint #windows10 #guide
