Faster Operating System of Windows 10

Windows 10 is for many users the best operating system released by Microsoft, which has been able to treasure the good things seen with the old Windows 7 and adjusted the shot after releasing Windows 8 and 8.1 (very beautiful but little appreciated).

Windows 10 also boasts an excellent start-up speed and program execution, also thanks to the new hybrid hibernation with which the system switches off and starts (with which it is possible to obtain the ignition in a few seconds).

But if we wanted an operating system faster than Windows 10 , what should we focus on?

In this guide we will see together the best operating systems that we can use as alternatives to Windows 10 on older machines or with little RAM, so as to speed up the startup and open the programs of daily use even faster.

The operating systems we recommend will be based on GNU / Linux and are available for free.

Things to Know Before Using GNU / Linux

GNU / Linux was a difficult-to-manage system, especially for novice users with the computing world.
Between terminal and kernel, a distribution could hardly be used to replace Windows in daily use without learning at least the fundamentals of GNU / Linux.

Things have changed a lot today: Linux distributions are easy to use, they offer most of the programs already exploited on Windows (Firefox, Chrome and GIMP just to give some examples), do not require a regular use of the terminal and can be managed even by those who do not chew on computer terms daily.
Despite all it is better to know some of the main differences compared to any version of Windows:

Programs do not install with exe or setup : On Linux we will not have to download the files with which we install a program on Windows, because this system uses other methods for the installation.
Almost all distributions adopt packages with which you can add any program, the most common are DEB and RPM (when we want a new program, make sure that there are packages with these extensions).

Linux often asks for the password : Compared to Windows Linux it can ask for the system password (chosen during installation) also to install a program or to access advanced features.
Although the latest versions of Linux operating systems have reduced the appearance of the windows of authorization, these could appear at any time so better make it a habit (they are very similar to the confirmation windows that appear on Windows!).

The terminal should learn how to use it: Even if many operations can be carried out without ever using a terminal, it will certainly be necessary to use it if problems arise or we must install a program through external sources (repository).
Pretending that there is not is not the solution!

The hardware could create some problems : one of the limits of GNU / Linux is that some peripherals or components of the PC may not work properly with the drivers integrated into Linux, thus leading to problems of various kinds.
The devices most sensitive to a hardware problem are: WiFi, Bluetooth, printers and scanners.
In many cases it is solved by installing the Linux driver provided by the component manufacturer, in other cases it will be necessary to act as a terminal to restore correct operation.

In most cases, however, everything works 100% without having to touch anything, the risk has fallen to a minimum in these years and in the case is full of guides on the Internet (at least for those who have the time and patience to solve the problem).

Faster operating systems than Windows 10

1) Xubuntu: The first GNU / Linux distribution we recommend you to try is Xubuntu, free download from here- Xubuntu .

This operating system uses the Xfce graphical environment, one of the lightest and most functional in circulation today.

The interface remembers OS X for the arrangement of the bar and the menus, but can be completely customized (for example by moving the bar in the lower Windows style and changing the elements on the bar).

Excellent compatibility as well as program support; it originates from Ubuntu (another heavier Linux distribution) so it allows you to install new programs through the software center inside it (with thousands of programs) or by installing the DEB packages that can be downloaded from the Internet. Xubuntu runs on PC with less than 2 GB of RAM and with any processor, even dual-core.

 2) Linux Mint Another operating system we can try as an alternative to Windows 10 is Linux Mint, available for download here ->

This system presents Cinnamon as a graphic environment, developed specifically for Mint that combines execution speed with graphic design.

The result is a fast and elegant operating system, easily customizable with extensions and programs (taken from the integrated store or via DEB packages).

Linux Mint is one of the most suitable systems for novice users with Linux thanks to the integration of proprietary drivers (for the correct start of the problematic components) and the password request reduced to the bone (practically only once for each startup or only in case of kernel installation).
Linux Mint runs on machines with at least 2 GB of RAM and a dual-core CPU. 3) Elementary OS

3) Elementary OS :The latest GNU / Linux operating system we want to recommend is Elementary OS, available here -> Elementary OS , of which I have already spoken in the past as the easiest and fastest operating system to use .

The system is fully inspired by Mac OS X and has a very similar interface, with the bottom bar where there are open programs and shortcuts plus a top bar with all the information and menus of the window in the foreground, beyond to system buttons.

As a distribution is a bit ‘atypical but goes straight to the heart of those looking for a beautiful and engaging operating system, with virtually zero use of the terminal and warning windows almost completely absent.

Little customizable, but able to meet the needs of any user thanks to the many programs already present or downloadable from the store.

It supports DEB packages for the installation of external programs, being based on Ubuntu it also shares the compatibility at the hardware level.

The distribution is available for free download, with an option to support developers through donation.
Elementary OS runs on any PC with at least 2 GB of RAM and a dual-core CPU.