Beginners guide to Linux Mint, installing and setting up + some tweaks and software
If you're completely new to Linux Mint, this video walks you through the entire process from start to finish. Whether you're switching from Windows, trying Linux for the first time, or setting up a fresh system, this guide has you covered.
What We Cover in This Video:
🚀 Choosing the correct drive to install Linux Mint on
💾 Downloading the Linux Mint ISO
🔌 Downloading & using Balena Etcher to create your bootable USB
🧊 Flashing the USB stick and booting into the installer
🖥️ Step-by-step Linux Mint installation (perfect for beginners)
⚙️ Post-install tweaks to make Mint feel more familiar—especially if you're coming from Windows
🛠️ Useful system settings & customization options
📦 A selection of recommended software to get you started
By the end of the video, you'll have a fully installed, tweaked, and ready-to-use Linux Mint system with the tools you need to begin your Linux journey.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:34 Choosing your drive
1:32 Ways to install Linux Mint
2:06 Back up your files
2:42 Downloading Linux Mint
4:46 Creating a bootable USB stick
6:16 Installing Linux Mint
11:33 Tweaking Linux Mint
16:06 Software recommendations
19:20 Outro