Should I switch to Linux if I rely on Adobe’s creative apps?

There are alternatives such as DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, and other graphics programs, but switching software is a major adjustment. If your workflow depends heavily on Adobe, test the alternatives first rather than assuming they’ll be a drop-in replacement. Dual-booting is probably the most practical way to experiment with Linux while keeping Adobe available.

The Adobe situation is the biggest problem here. Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop don’t have proper native Linux versions, and compatibility layers generally aren’t reliable enough for professional work. You could keep Windows through dual-booting, use another computer, or run Windows in a virtual machine, but getting full GPU performance in a virtual machine requires a complicated GPU-passthrough setup. If you’re dependent on Adobe, Linux probably shouldn’t be your only operating system.

Linux can use fewer resources and may avoid freezes caused by Windows background activity, excessive disk or CPU usage, or problematic drivers. However, it won’t fix failing hardware, firmware problems, overheating, or unstable memory. Completely locking up and requiring a restart is often worth investigating with hardware diagnostics before changing operating systems. Also make sure the appropriate Nvidia driver is installed if you test Linux.

I wouldn’t switch solely to Linux in hopes of fixing the freezes, especially when your main applications are Adobe products. First check temperatures, storage health, memory stability, drivers, and resource usage, and consider a clean Windows installation if the current one is old or was upgraded from an earlier version. You can still try Linux in a virtual machine or alongside Windows without giving up the software you need.

You don’t need to learn programming to use a mainstream Linux distribution. Most everyday tasks are handled through graphical tools, and the terminal is optional for many users. It can be useful to learn some basic commands eventually, but it isn’t a prerequisite.