Surprise! The 'handheld Xbox' works better on Linux for gaming! Windows is significantly holding back the hardware

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-runs-better-on-linux-than-the-windows-it-ships-with-new-test-shows-up-to-32-percent-higher-fps-with-more-stable-framerates-and-quicker-sleep-resume-times

#LinuxGaming #Linux_Gaming #windows10alternative #xboxally

Excellent 😆

https://www.frandroid.com/marques/microsoft/2837247_le-plus-grand-lancement-de-tous-les-temps-la-fin-de-windows-10-profite-grandement-a-linux

#windows10alternative

Everyone's worried about the @Endof10 , but they really shouldn't be. The obvious #Windows10Alternative is Vista!

#windows_vista is still totally viable for modern workflows, and if we can use it 20 years after the fact, why ever leave #windows10? I'm sure 20 years from now it'll still be completely viable too!

Just kidding, good lucky everyone! Perhaps some #Linux in these trying times, I've hears #alpinelinux is pretty amazing.

Sehr cool. Wir sind gar nicht so einzigartig wie wir dachten ;-D.
Heute dank @netzpolitik_feed von der Bewegung www.endof10.org erfahren. Lesenswerter Artikel inkl. Interview: https://netzpolitik.org/2025/von-windows-10-auf-linux-was-tun-wenn-der-computer-nicht-fuer-windows-11-geeignet-ist/

Unter endof10.org versammeln sich alle Angebote, wo man Computer von Windows befreien kann. Noch ohne uns, aber das werden wir bald ändern. @Endof10 Schön, dass sich die Idee derart verbreitet.
#windows10 #endof10 #windows10alternative #linux #repaircafe

Windows 10 support is over! ⚠️

You’ve been a Windows user your whole life. You know where everything is, how it works, and even if it has its flaws, it’s comfortable. The idea of switching to something completely different — like Linux — doesn’t just make you nervous. It scares you.

So now you're probably wondering: What Linux version should someone like you try — someone who just wants their computer to work and doesn’t want to fight with it?

The answer is Fedora Linux, specifically the KDE Desktop Edition.

Why Fedora? Because it’s not just some random free operating system. Fedora is the base that powers big business versions of Linux, like IBM’s Red Hat. It's stable, secure, and backed by companies that care about reliability. Fedora works with many hardware makers, meaning it comes with tons of drivers and firmware included. Whatever you're using — an old laptop, a new PC — there's a very good chance Fedora will just work right after you install it.

Now, the KDE part is important too. KDE Plasma is the desktop environment that makes Fedora look and feel familiar — almost like Windows. You get a taskbar, a start menu, system settings that make sense, and windows that behave the way you're used to. I once installed Fedora KDE on a computer for someone medically mentally disabled, and even they were able to use it without help. If they could, you definitely can too.

Fedora KDE includes an app store called Discover, where you can install, remove, and update software just by clicking — no commands, no terminal, no stress. It’s as easy as Windows Update or the Microsoft Store.

Fedora has been around for over 20 years, and there’s lots of documentation, forums, and even live chat support if you need help. Fedora may be free, but it’s built with professional standards in mind, and stability is something they take seriously.

If Fedora doesn’t work out for you — for whatever reason — your second-best option is Kubuntu. Kubuntu is basically Ubuntu (another popular Linux option), but with the same KDE Plasma desktop that makes it look and feel like Windows. It’s a solid backup choice. It's not quite as polished or hands-free as Fedora, but it still gets the job done. One advantage Kubuntu has is that it uses DEB packages, which are more commonly found online than Fedora's RPM packages. So if you’re the kind of person who downloads random software from websites, Kubuntu might make that a little easier. That said, Fedora’s app store and repository is so full of software, you might never need to go outside it.

Now, here’s the important part — the part that could save you a lot of headaches:

If you’re new to Linux, scared to leave Windows, and just want something that works without effort, do not use Arch Linux or Linux Mint.

Arch Linux is great — for experts. But it’s not plug-and-play. It doesn’t even come with a desktop environment by default. You have to build everything yourself, step by step, using the terminal. That’s definitely not what you want right now.

Yes, there are Linux distributions based on Arch that come prebuilt with a desktop and user-friendly tools. But if your goal is stability and not having to touch the terminal, then Arch — in any form — isn’t something you should consider.

That said, if you want to try something Arch-based, Manjaro Linux is an option. It’s a delayed release of Arch, meaning updates are usually more tested. It also includes basic GUI tools that make things easier for new users. But you're still taking a risk. If you're okay with that, Manjaro might be worth exploring — but it's not the safest starting point for someone scared to leave Windows and just wants things to work.

Linux Mint is often recommended to beginners — but it really shouldn't be. It’s fine if you want to learn Linux, fix things yourself, and spend time troubleshooting. But that’s not what most people want when switching from Windows. Most want something familiar, stable, and hands-off. In my experience, working in Consumer IT — helping everyday people use computers — Linux Mint almost always led to one outcome: people giving up and going back to Windows. Yes, it has a GUI. But the community around Mint still expects you to learn the terminal. Even when you don’t need it, they’ll tell you to use it. And if something breaks, it might be a problem with Mint, Ubuntu, or Debian — because Mint is a fork of a fork. That just makes things more complicated.

So take it from someone who’s helped a lot of people try Linux: ignore the hype. If you want something that feels like Windows and just works, Linux Mint is not it.

To sum it up: Try Fedora KDE first. If that doesn’t work for you, try Kubuntu. But whatever you do, avoid anything expecting you to become a Linux expert on day one. You’re scared — and that’s perfectly okay. The good news is, there’s a version of Linux out there that respects that. Fedora KDE is where you start.

#Windows10 #Windows #EndOf10 #Fedora #Kubuntu #Windows10Alternative #Linux