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Linux has become much more user friendly.

One of myths that persist about Linux that bugs me the most, is that Linux is not user friendly. It once was true, but it hasn't been true since at least 2010.

While Linux distributions like Arch Linux and Debian require some expertise to use, there are other distros like Ubuntu and Linux Mint that are as easy to use as Windows or macOS. While coming from Windows, or macOS, might mean needing to some time to get used to Ubuntu, or Linux Mint, the jump is not all that big.

To be honest, the question you need to make before making the jump to a Linux distro is if the apps you need run in Linux, or if it has an alternative. For most user, the answer is in the positive. It is becoming the case, that only niche user cases can't make the jump because of an app doesn't work, or it doesn't have an alternative, on Linux.

Even working on remote desktops running Windows, or macOS, is easy on Linux. I've been using Remmina for years now, and it works like a breeze. Not only that, it works better that doing so from a Windows machine; mainly when printing.

Currently I use Linux Mint on a laptop, and it just works. I've been able to pair Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and headphones without problems. The same goes connecting a keyboard or a mouse using a 2.4G. Want to connect a HDMI or VGA monitor? No problem at all, you just need to plug them in.

The battery life on laptops have been getting better over the years, not Apple levels good. And modern distros are implementing power setting that extend battery life when you need to. Personally, I've been getting around 4 hours while on performance setting, and about 8 when I use the lowest one.

Linux is a solid option, and not only for users with high computer skills.

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