Linux is a Unix-based operating system that is popular in many countries. It has been used for many years on servers and laptops. Linux is not based on Microsoft Windows, which means that it does not require you to log in to a Microsoft account to use it. This makes it more accessible and convenient for people who are not familiar with Microsoft Windows.
Grasping for your data in the name of security and convenience, Microsoft has long forced you to jump through hoops to complete an initial Windows 10 setup without a Microsoft account. In Windows 11 Home, however, the company has removed the possibility entirely with no known workarounds. You must connect your PC to the internet and sign in or create an account.
This is of serious concern if you care about privacy in computing, and Windows certainly doesn’t have a great track record in that area. Yes, you could shell out for a Mac, but you’ll still need an Apple ID to get software through the App Store or to sync with your other Apple devices.
If you’re absolutely dead set on using Windows 11 without signing in to a Microsoft account, you can upgrade to Pro for a price. For no cost, however, you can change operating systems and jump on over to Linux.
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Linux puts your concerns and preferences first, without the worry of any data grabbing. You won’t be obligated to register an account, pay money (usually), or look at ads. Instead, you’ll experience a desktop that makes a concerted effort to get to work and get out of your way.
If you’ve been using Windows forever, some Linux distributions (like Zorin OS and Ubuntu MATE) do their best to give you a Windows feel. Others, like Manjaro, try to be faster and leaner than other Linux builds.
Changing operating systems, of course, isn’t a decision to be made lightly. Not all popular software can be run on Linux. If you like what you’re hearing, it doesn’t take too much to get Linux up and running.
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