How to Install Ubuntu Linux in 2026: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Creating a Bootable USB Drive)
With Microsoft announcing the end of support for Windows 10, it's the ideal time to look for another modern operating system, compatible with games and hardware, and that constantly receives security updates and new features. The best Linux distribution for desktop is Ubuntu. I came to this conclusion after analyzing ease of use, support, constant development, and agreements made by Canonical with companies and manufacturers such as NVIDIA.
In this video, you will learn how to install the latest version of Ubuntu in 2026 with a complete step-by-step guide for beginners, from creating a bootable USB drive with Balena Etcher and configuring the BIOS to a complete installation on a real PC. However, the process is the same for installing in a virtual machine like VirtualBox. It also shows how to configure the network on a laptop and how to install Ubuntu alongside Windows.
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - How to download the Ubuntu LTS ISO
00:42 - How to create a bootable USB drive with Balena Etcher
02:01 - How to configure your PC's BIOS to install Ubuntu Linux
02:56 - How to install Ubuntu from a bootable USB drive
04:20 - How to install NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu Linux
04:44 - How to install Ubuntu in Dual Boot with Windows
07:27 - How to install Steam on Ubuntu Linux
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