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This lightweight Linux distro makes switching from Windows 10 easy


Lubuntu is a fast, no-frills Linux distribution for the masses - and it's perfect for reviving older hardware. Here's why.

LXQT is fast, simple, works well on older hardware, is customizable, and includes a decent collection of software to get you started. Jack Wallen/ZDNETThe Configuration Center is your settings app, where you can customize the appearance, brightness, date and time, the desktop, file associations, keyboard and mouse, monitor, notifications, power management, and more. The Configuration Center is the perfect app for new Linux users who want to do a bit of customization but don't want to get lost in a collection of complicated options.

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