How to Use Windows and Linux on the Same PC (Easy and Simple)

Опубликовано: 15 Март 2026
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With the recent end of support for Windows 10, it's no longer supported, and many PCs have been left out of the Windows 11 upgrade.

Does that mean your computer is useless? Not at all.

In this video, I'll show you how to install Linux alongside Windows (dual boot) step by step, so you can continue using your PC for many more years without throwing away hardware or spending money.

You don't need to be an expert.

You don't need to delete Windows.

And you don't need to buy a new PC.

🔗 Useful Links

Ventoy (USB with multiple ISOs): https://www.ventoy.net
Linux Mint: https://linuxmint.com

⏱️ Video Chapters

00:00 Windows 10 is dead, now what?

00:30 Can I have Windows and Linux at the same time?

01:00 What is Linux (without technical jargon)
01:45 Real advantages of Linux
02:20 Preparing the USB drive with Ventoy
03:50 Partitions and dual boot explained simply
04:30 Installing Linux Mint step by step
07:00 First boot: choosing Windows or Linux
07:45 Linux on an older PC: real-world performance
08:40 Conclusions and final tips

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