This review first appeared in issue 354 ofPC Pro.
Want a pretty OS?
Zorin comes as close as anyoperating systemto rivallingWindows 11sfeatherweight fluid design.
The app store can use Zorin and Ubuntu repositories, Flathub and Snap Store
Support runs until at least April 2027.
However, for our money, Zorin is better yet.
That said, the one-click setup may well make this implementation a tempting one for less confident switchers.
Zorin introduced an upgrader with version 16.3, which was simultaneously rolled out to existing version 15 installations.
This preserves your files, apps and options when you make a full-point upgrade.
Previously, such upgrades required a clean start and manual migration.
It sits alongside a carefully curated selection of default software.LibreOffice7.6.3 is preinstalled, but GIMP isnt.
The default online window isFirefox, and for email its Evolution.
you’re free to sync notifications, share files, and control music and video playback across devices.
If you want the same features in an alternative distribution, check out KDE Connect (kdeconnect.kde.org).
It feels like the best Linux distro for Windows switchers who want to quickly feel at home.
We also ranked the best privacy tool and anonymous online window.
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