I have a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GPU and an Intel Iris 2GB GPU, along with 8GB of RAM and an Intel i5 processor. I've been using Ubuntu for about a year and tried Arch with Hyperland, but it started crashing on me when I used multiple monitors. I'm a bit fed up with troubleshooting that, so I'm looking for a different distro. Any recommendations?
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Most people find Linux Mint to be a smooth ride, even non-techies have used it for over a decade. If you want a more gaming-oriented experience, check out Nobara Linux—it’s really solid for that!
It really depends on what you're planning to do. If you're interested in beginner-friendly Arch-based options, consider trying out Archcraft, AxOS, or Bluestar. For a gaming-focused experience, you might also look into Garuda or Cachy. If you're open to something that's not Arch, Pop!_OS and Nobara are great for both work and play. Just fire them up in a VM or from a USB drive and see what you like!
ZorinOS, Fedora, and openSUSE are all solid options. Debian is also highly regarded for its stability.
If you're after a more Windows-like experience, Linux Mint Debian Edition is fantastic for older hardware—I'd recommend it over regular Linux Mint. For a Mac-like feel, Zorin OS is a solid choice, and right now, I'm using Pop!_OS, which has a very sleek UI and is perfect for laptops. If you're into gaming, Bazzite could be a good pick. But if you'd rather stick to the classics, stock Debian or Fedora are also worth considering.
Ah, the joys of distro-hopping! Have you tried Ventoy? It allows you to hop around without going through the installation hassle. You can easily find live USB ISO files for distros like Debian, Linux Mint, and Fedora. Plus, adding persistence makes it easy to keep your settings across sessions. Let me know if you need help with that!
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