Why I Switched from Windows to Linux π
After 4 years on Linux, I share how it transformed my computing experience and why I left Windows behind.

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51.5K views β’ Oct 24, 2025

About this video
I switched from Windows to Linux 4 years ago, and it completely changed the way I think about computers. In this video, I share my personal story of leaving Windows behind, discovering Linux, and how that decision reshaped my relationship with technology.
From my early days playing games on MS-DOS and Windows 95 to growing frustrated with the direction Microsoft has taken with Windows 11, I realized it was time for a change. What started as curiosity turned into a complete transformation of how I use and understand computers.
In this video, I explain why I moved away from Windows, what it was like to switch to Linux for the first time, and how open-source software reignited my passion for computing. I also reflect on what I learned through experimenting with distributions like Pop!_OS, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux, and how Linux made me a better and more mindful computer user.
If youβve ever thought about switching to Linux or wondered whether itβs worth it, this is my honest experience and why I donβt plan on going back.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Backstory
2:02 The Microsoft Problem
4:23 The Age of the Penguin
8:46 Conclusion
**Resources mentioned:**
* [https://pop.system76.com/](https://pop.system76.com/)
* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/installation_guide](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/installation_guide)
* [https://www.winehq.org/](https://www.winehq.org/)
Music provided by NNRecords at https://nnrecords.club
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**Tags:**
#Linux #WindowsToLinux #SwitchToLinux #LinuxStory #PopOS #Ubuntu #ArchLinux #LinuxExperience #OpenSource #FOSS #Windows11 #Microsoft #TechStory #SuperUser
From my early days playing games on MS-DOS and Windows 95 to growing frustrated with the direction Microsoft has taken with Windows 11, I realized it was time for a change. What started as curiosity turned into a complete transformation of how I use and understand computers.
In this video, I explain why I moved away from Windows, what it was like to switch to Linux for the first time, and how open-source software reignited my passion for computing. I also reflect on what I learned through experimenting with distributions like Pop!_OS, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux, and how Linux made me a better and more mindful computer user.
If youβve ever thought about switching to Linux or wondered whether itβs worth it, this is my honest experience and why I donβt plan on going back.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Backstory
2:02 The Microsoft Problem
4:23 The Age of the Penguin
8:46 Conclusion
**Resources mentioned:**
* [https://pop.system76.com/](https://pop.system76.com/)
* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/installation_guide](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/installation_guide)
* [https://www.winehq.org/](https://www.winehq.org/)
Music provided by NNRecords at https://nnrecords.club
π Subscribe for more Linux distro reviews, tips, and laid-back open source content.
π Like the video if you found it helpful since it really supports the channel!
**Tags:**
#Linux #WindowsToLinux #SwitchToLinux #LinuxStory #PopOS #Ubuntu #ArchLinux #LinuxExperience #OpenSource #FOSS #Windows11 #Microsoft #TechStory #SuperUser
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Published
Oct 24, 2025
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