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Old 03-25-2024, 08:35 AM
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For software problems I recommend Linux Mint, depending on what you are using Windows for. However, after saying that, there are many Linux programs that do the same thing as a Windows program, just different. Linux does not spy on you, there is no Linux corporation, it's free as are most of the programs. The nice thing is, that you can try (via a USB stick) and if you like it you can load it (after you back any files you may want from Windows). I can help (no cost, it's my hobby).
Linux Mint is the best. Make an old computer new again.
Printer setup can get a little tricky, but even this is a snap now. My wife’s new HP printer practically set itself up on our Linux Mint computers.