Hey everyone! I've been a Windows 10 user forever, but with the support ending soon, I finally decided to dive into the world of Linux. Honestly, I've been pretty clueless about it — my only experience was with Mint about nine years ago for a few months. Now, I'm looking to switch to Bazzite with KDE Plasma, mainly for gaming and browsing, plus a bit of schoolwork. I'm planning to build a new computer in July with two SSDs: a 2TB NVMe and a 1TB SATA for dual booting. I want Bazzite as my main OS on the M.2 and Windows 11 on the SATA for some games that require Windows anti-cheat. Now, here's where I need your help: What are some essential tips or tools that aren't commonly mentioned in articles but really make a difference for new users? Also, what antivirus should I consider? How do I securely save passwords? Any personal favorites or hidden gems? I'm eager to learn and hope this transition goes smoothly! Thanks!
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Check out the wiki migration page; it has some valuable tips! A key piece of advice I’ve seen is to only use root when absolutely necessary and avoid third-party repos unless you really trust them. Also, don’t forget to verify the checksums of your ISOs after downloading! It adds an extra layer of security.
Definitely keep a log of any changes or fixes you make! It’ll help you track your learning as you go along. Gaming on Linux is becoming easier, especially if you enable Proton in Steam. I’ve heard mixed reviews about online games with anti-cheat, but for what you’re looking at, it should work fine! Good luck!
Great idea! I'm definitely going to start taking notes!