Linux begginer here
Hey everyone,
I'm currently testing out Linux Mint (xfce) on my new laptop using a Live USB (created with Rufus), but it's running slow. Everything lags, from opening the menu to basic browsing. I strongly suspect my USB drive is a 2.0 version, which is likely the main bottleneck, but I want to make sure there are no underlying compatibility issues.
Also, I’m planning on dual-booting with Windows because I heavily rely on Microsoft Office. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Office features and advanced formatting. I already tried LibreOffice when I first got the laptop, but it just didn't cut it for me. Is dual-booting still the most reliable way to keep using full MS Office alongside Linux, or is there a better alternative I should consider?
Here are my system specs:
Laptop model: HP Laptop 15-fd0xxx (B9TS7LA#ABM)
CPU: Intel Core i3-N305 (8 cores)
RAM: 16 GB
I really want to make the switch (or at least dual-boot), but this initial performance is holding me back. Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance