In our last two articles, we reflashed our laptop and ended with the Linux Debian 11 Start screen. In this article, we will review some important first steps to take after reflashing to Linux Debian. Here is the Debian Start screen:
Click on the Debian Menu in the lower left corner to bring up the Programs Launcher:
Here is a closer view of the Programs Launcher reached by clicking on the Debian Start button in the lower left corner of the screen:
In this article, we will explain how to create a Linux Debian Computer on a Stick - which is the least expensive option in the process of moving from Windows to Linux.
USB Drive Size Options
The minimum size we recommend is 64GB. For about $10 more, you can get a $128 GB USB3 drive.
64 GB SanDisk USB 3…Retail $10, with Debian Installed $40
Note that this drive will only last about one year – so please keep your files backed up.
128 GB SanDisk USB 3 … Retail $20 with Debian Installed $50
This drive will last about two years. Still keep your files backed up.
External SSD Drive Options More durable and faster than USB3
JOIOT 120 GB Retail $35 with Debian Installed… $70
Lasts about four years and is five times faster than a USB 3 Drive
JOIOT 250 GB Retail $45 with Debian Installed $80
Lasts about five years and is five times faster than a USB 3 Drive
Here is what an External SSD looks like connected to a laptop:
There are some laptop brands that will not allow connection to an external SSD with an independent operating system. If this is the case, then we will need to figure out some other option.
In this article, we will explain three options to replace your Windows computer with a more secure computer.
Three Options to Create a Secure Linux Computer
The first and most common option is to reflash an old Windows computer to turn it into a Linux computer. The second option is to buy a new Linux computer and the third option is to place Linux on a USB drive (also known as a computer on a stick) and insert the USB drive into a Windows computer after setting the computer to boot from a USB drive. This third option will not harm or change any documents, data or programs on your Windows computer.
Since Microsoft Windows 11 will not work with most current computers, many people will have an older computer that they can no longer use with Windows and which can be converted to Linux. We will therefore begin with a review of how to reflash a used computer to Linux and then discuss the other two options.
If you want to start and run an online business, you need at least one secure computer you can use to go online and make changes and additions to your business website and to hold your business data and documents. Sadly, all most people were taught to use when they went to school were Windows computers. Microsoft created an open back door to its operating system way back in 1998 by placing its web browser inside the core of its operating system (meaning the Microsoft web browser can not be removed). Any computer with back doors is not a secure computer. Using a Windows computer can therefore leave your business data and website wide open to hacking. In this article, we will explain why we need to switch from Windows to Linux.
Kicking the Microsoft Addiction
In 1998, Bill Gates, one of the billionaires behind the Great Reset, explained that his plan was to get people addicted to Windows. Much like Drug Companies and Drug pushers get people addicted to drugs, Bill knew that once people were addicted to Windows, it would be hard for them to break this habit – no matter how toxic it was or how much it costs.
Our goal is to help people kick the Windows addiction. Here are four important reasons to finally kick this extremely toxic habit.
#1 Windows Ransomware
Every Windows computer that goes online is subject to hacker attacks and Windows Ransomware. There is no way to protect a Windows computer. Every year, Ransomware attacks become more common – costing businesses and organizations billions of dollars.
#2 Microsoft Price Increases
Despite making record profits, On August 16, 2021, Microsoft announced that they will increase the monthly charge to rent their software beginning in 2022. The annual charge on the complete version of Office 365 will increase to over $400 per year.
#3 Windows 11 and the Great Computer Reset
Microsoft will officially release Windows 11 on October 5, 2021 -marking the beginning of the end of Windows 10. It will also be the beginning of the end for near any computer that is less than one year old as Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will only support Intel 8th Gen processors. Soon, over 90% of the computers in the world will have to be replaced! You will see a warning like this on your computer: