I've been using Pop!_OS as my go-to Linux distribution. I recently upgraded to the beta version of 24.04, and I'm impressed.

But You're A Noob! As someone relatively new to Linux land, I may not seem like the ideal candidate to critically evaluate a Linux desktop OS installer. Then again ...

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware. Easy peasy. You're welcome.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Pop!_OS is, in my opinion, a seriously underappreciated ...