It's simple to get Linux Mint up and running on a Windows PC. Here's how you do it.

Are you a Windows power-user? You can get and install Linux Mint running on your PC -- either to try it out or as a replacement for Windows.

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system.

Dual booting Linux and Windows is simple, and in this guide, we'll walk you through how to do it on your PC step-by-step.

For this project you will need Computer running Windows 10 or 11 (see how to get Windows 11 for free) USB Flash drive, 8GB or larger Linux distro (we chose Ubuntu) ...

Everything you need to switch successfully from Windows to Linux—including hardware, software, and Windows license management.

Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.

We show you how to create a Windows 11/10 bootable USB on Linux (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora,OpenSUSE) computer using WoeUSB.

Even if you never intend to become a Linux user full-time, you should have a live version of Linux handy because it makes troubleshooting your Windows PC so much easier.

Tails stands for The Amnesic Incognito Live System, which is a reference to how your activities are gone for good as soon as you unplug the USB drive from the computer it's attached to and move on.