I used to run Linux Mint on my Chuwi Freebook laptop, but eventually switched to MX Linux. During my time with Mint, I noticed games kept slowing down over time, and I couldn't figure out why. Then I faced a major battery issue with MX Linux, where it lasted only about an hour and a half. In the end, I decided to switch back to Windows. Now I'm curious—if I had a fully compatible computer, like many users seem to experience, would it be more stable in the long run as long as I avoid messing around with the terminal? I know people say Linux can run on almost anything, but I'm really looking for something beginner-friendly.
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The slowing performance could stem from a variety of issues. Are you maxing out your memory? That can slow things down as it forces the system to swap files on the hard drive. Also, check if you have lots of background processes running. If your RAM is sufficient, you could consider temporarily disabling swapfile use. You might also need to adjust how your system manages swap based on your RAM usage.
Without detailed specs, it's tough to give solid advice. Saying 'Chuwi Freebook' doesn't offer much to work with. It's like asking for help with a 'Dell' computer; that doesn't help diagnose issues effectively. More typically, beginner-friendly distros come with what most users need, but if your hardware is lacking, you might need a lightweight distro, which can be trickier since you'll have to set up what you need on your own.
I have an Intel processor with 12 GB of RAM and a 64-bit system. I think I heard it's an N100, but I'm not entirely sure.