“It has proved to be the best computer-related decision I’ve made in over a decade (and perhaps in my entire life).”

Sam Medley switched to Linux after Windows 11 crashed 2-3 times per week on decent hardware and increasingly invasive telemetry through Copilot wore out his patience. His conclusion after months on Artix Linux: faster performance, zero crashes, full control over the system. The learning curve exists but the tradeoff is worth it.