Ubuntu 25.10 or Linux Mint 22.2: The ULTIMATE 2025 Beginner's Guide!
Fed up with Windows ads and macOS restrictions? You're not alone. I just ditched my old OS and spent a week daily driving both Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" and Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara." This is my 100% honest, no-fluff experience as a complete beginner in late 2025. In this deep dive, I'll show you if Linux is finally ready to be your main OS. We'll cover everything from a surprisingly easy installation, finding app replacements for Microsoft Office and Adobe, to the shocking state of PC gaming on Linux with Steam Proton. Is Ubuntu's new GNOME 49 better than Mint's familiar Windows-like desktop? Is it really a free upgrade for your computer? Stick around to find out if the switch was a huge mistake or the best tech decision I've ever made. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Real Reason I'm Leaving Windows 1:25 - Why I Chose Ubuntu 25.10 & Linux Mint 22.2 2:48 - First Look: Ubuntu "Questing Quokka" vs Mint "Zara" 4:15 - Installation Guide (It's Easier Than You Think!) 6:03 - Initial Impressions: GNOME 49 vs Cinnamon Desktop 8:10 - Daily Driving: Finding Apps for Work & Creativity 10:22 - My First Time Using the Terminal (and My Mistakes) 12:05 - The BEST Part: Insane Customization 13:40 - Overcoming Hurdles: Wi-Fi Drivers & Nvidia 15:15 - Gaming on Linux in 2025 is SHOCKINGLY Good 17:30 - The Final Verdict: Who Should Switch? ➡️ Resources Mentioned: Download Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com/download Download Linux Mint: https://linuxmint.com/ Create a Bootable USB with Rufus: https://rufus.ie/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more honest tech reviews and join our community of privacy-focused users! Let me know in the comments if you've made the switch or if you're thinking about it! ► Subscribe me here : https://bit.ly/3dI03ff ► Follow me on Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/runboxing ► Follow me on Twitter : / 9to5linux_ ► Follow me on Pinterest : / runboxing1 Click Here to Watch More Entertainment : ► Linux Videos : https://bit.ly/2Teia2U ► Buyer Guide Videos : https://bit.ly/35cUaTK ► Raspberry pi Videos : https://bit.ly/3jgfaxQ ► Review Videos : https://bit.ly/2HeIuYo ► Mozilla Videos : https://bit.ly/2IOi3JG ► Vpn Videos : https://bit.ly/3m3V23B ► Ipad Videos : https://bit.ly/34guh6d ► Mac Os Videos : https://bit.ly/37mPrBx ——Subscribe to stay up to date with the channel! —— Make sure to subscribe to the channel & select the 🔔bell push notifications (click the 🔔BELL icon next to the subscribe button) to be notified immediately when I release a new video. ✅ BE SURE TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS!!! If you watched this video and scrolled to the bottom and are reading this I would love to hear from you. If you have any questions give me a shout on social media & I'll try and answer all the questions you might have. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time! #Linux #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #TechReview #Windows
