Hey everyone! I'm about to get a new PC that comes with Windows 11 by default, and I'm planning to dual boot it with a Linux distro that I will choose after doing some research. I'm opting to keep Windows 11 installed just in case I need anything from it, but I might switch to Linux entirely in the future if it meets all my needs.
Now, I'm not super tech-savvy, and I feel a little anxious about tweaking my PC, but I've watched a few tutorials and think I can manage setting up a dual boot. I was ready to buy an internal SSD similar to what I saw in the tutorial, but then my mom mentioned she has a 4TB external drive from years ago that I could use. I don't know much about the external drive since it's packed away, but I assume it's fairly standard.
I'm considering whether I should stick to buying an internal SSD to avoid the hassle, given that prices look pretty high lately. Can I use my mom's external drive instead to save some cash? Also, how important is the size of the SSD for this purpose? Any advice would be appreciated!
1 Answer
Using an external drive means you have to carry around an extra device. It can also be slower and riskier because you might accidentally disconnect it while it's writing data. It's generally better to use an internal SSD if you can, especially for dual booting.
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