Tip: For older notebooks with a mechanical 2.5-inch hard drive, the switch to Linux is a great opportunity to replace the old drive with an SSD.

Transitioning Your Software When making the switch to Linux, it’s crucial to consider the software you rely on and how it will translate to the new environment.

WSL stands for Windows Subsystem for Linux, and it does what it says on the tin. It's a compatibility layer that allows users to run a fully-fledged, integrated Linux system on top of their ...