Hey everyone! I've been using Linux on my old PC for a while, but I recently got an HP Pavilion Plus Laptop 14. I had it running Linux for some time before switching back to Windows, but now Windows is making my laptop really slow. I'm eager to switch back to Linux and hopefully stick with it this time! I'm specifically looking for a distribution that excels in gaming and is also good for studying with a user-friendly interface and decent battery life. I've ruled out a few options like Zorin OS because I couldn't install it, Ubuntu because it didn't click for me, and Linux Mint since the UI felt a bit dull. I would really appreciate any suggestions or insights on this!
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Honestly, I don't think you'll find a disto that nails both gaming and studies perfectly. I had similar issues in school where I needed software only available on Windows. LibreOffice can work, but don’t expect it to be flawless. If you're serious about your studies, you might be better off upgrading your laptop instead.
Given your past experiences, maybe give Nobara KDE a shot—it's been great for gaming and general use on my setup. KDE is super customizable too, so you can adjust things to your liking easily.
If you want to steer clear of Ubuntu-based distros, Fedora and its Spins could be the way to go. They provide multiple desktop environments, so you can find something that suits your taste. Just a heads up though, Linux gaming has improved a lot, but it's not flawless—some games just don't run well. Make sure to check ProtonDB for compatibility!
You might want to check out some distros with KDE since you didn't like GNOME or Cinnamon. Consider trying out Fedora or Debian with KDE Plasma! Also, XFCE can be customized quite nicely despite its basic look, so if you go that route, look for some cool themes online.
If you’ve really taken a beating from Windows already, it might feel like too much to hope for Linux to save it. Just saying, sometimes you might need to invest in hardware to really give your laptop the performance boost it needs.
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