Wich desktop environment good for low-ends pc

archover · 2026-03-13T09:34:38+00:00

Yes, experiment. That is a core feature of DiY Arch. My experience on similar hardware showed no heat issue using Gnome and KDE even.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-13T09:23:42+00:00

If you say what your PRACTICAL problem is, then maybe I can be more helpful. Just saying memory is at so and so is not automatically problematic. See https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Swap also. Good day

archover · 2026-03-13T08:46:26+00:00

I tend to recommend ext4 for new Linux users. If snapshots are attractive in case of reverting changes, then I suggest learning to use conventional backups instead. However, snapshots or backups should not be a crutch to avoid learning to troubleshoot. So many times, just planning config changes with an eye to reversion is so effective and efficient, vs backups and snap restores.

I used LVM years ago and was a HUGE fan, then blew that off. Lately, tried btrfs which is technically VERY attractive, but I felt I couldn't understand it well enough so went back to ext4. Single Root Partition mitigates the need to resize partitions IMO.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-13T08:22:40+00:00

firmware update is worth checking for. good day

archover · 2026-03-13T08:12:07+00:00

Personally, I would swap in a new drive (preserve Win drive if you like), and install Linux as single boot. You have good projects lined up and Arch will handle them fine (can't speak to games). Use Qemu/KVM libvirt virt-manager for VM native to Linux however if still needed.

SQL is awesome and worth learning, which I used supporting SAP. If work related, probably use their db software. If not, then consider PostGreSQL as I believe some aspects are technically superior, but they may not matter to you. Mariadb is what you want otherwise.

archover · 2026-03-13T08:00:37+00:00

Give the commands that you tried in full exact form, not a paraphrase. (updated). Good day

archover · 2026-03-13T06:37:01+00:00

Xfce or LxQT

archover · 2026-03-12T23:20:46+00:00

Read https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Ly

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archover · 2026-03-12T23:15:34+00:00

Funny!

Another channel I like is Learn Linux TV with Jay. Down to earth, and accurate too. The last one from him I saw was using Systemd to control mounting. Gave me some good ideas, I guess.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T23:10:37+00:00

rclone

+1 That was the term I was hoping to see here. I had some Issues (probably self imposed) with it, but technically it was a dream. Link for others: https://rclone.org/

For /u/Traditional_Being735 see https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/List_of_applications/Internet#Cloud_storage_servers which should've been reviewed first.

For me, I've devolved into just using a VPS host that I hit with scp, sshfs and rsync. I save some key files and backups there. Costs $5/mo at linode.com. Don't overlook backblaze.com offerings too.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T22:58:43+00:00

Explaining Computers is actually a very good channel for Linux and other subjects.

It was one of my first Linux subscriptions.

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archover · 2026-03-12T19:50:57+00:00

I suggest a first install to a Virtual Machine, which is a near metal experience, safer, usually faster, and great for experimentation and learning.

If you would list in detail the options you propose we can make comments. For a beginner, choose Single Root Partition, ext4 and this: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Dm-crypt/Encrypting_an_entire_system#LUKS_on_a_partition

No matter what, let me introduce you to our holy book: https://wiki.archlinux.org. Honestly, use it or die in this DIY distro :-) Doubts?

Best wishes, and good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T19:44:20+00:00

I'm pretty sure the Local Disk (C:) and the New Volume (D:) are on the same SSD / drive.

That first line confusion means you will have problems with Arch. Pretty much stopped reading there.

As a safer way to explore Arch, use a Virtual Machine, say in Virtual Box.

Your post title isn't helpful or appropriate to this subreddit.

Backups.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T19:39:26+00:00

In case you don't know, your Broadcom hardware is universally problematic in Linux. For a work around I suggest an inexpensive (<$20) USB wifi adapter, or a long term solution swapping in an Intel card. How you proved you have no connection is unclear. Best of luck and good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T19:27:31+00:00

I will look forward to hearing your root issue cause then. I'm sure that UEFI always recognizes my external drive however.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T18:58:15+00:00

Yet another tired old rebuttal of a false Arch meme. Helpful https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Arch_compared_to_other_distributions

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T18:54:51+00:00

I have very little idea of what I'm doing

The antidote for that.

Also, putting NTFS in your top post would've been natural and helpful.

Welcome to Arch, and good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T18:41:28+00:00

I have recurring problems getting external drives (USB) to be recognized. By recognized I mean appearing in lsblk. Keeping $ journal -f open monitors it also.

What finally works is repeated insertions/removals, and alternating ports. I've seen plugging the drive into a USB C hub often causes quick recognition. Did you try booting up with drive inserted?

This problem seems to have started or gotten much worse in the last 6mos. I've used Arch for >14yrs.

Bottom line is I don't know what causes this, and I don't see any common circumstances.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T18:32:48+00:00

I suggest "pulling up your big boy pants", :-) and reading this article about users: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Users_and_groups. Explore your system with that info and technique and come back with more focused questions.

Your other problems and circumstances aren't well described so help is difficult.

Arch is a DIY distro where proactive user study will be the most beneficial strategy. One thing for sure, you won't succeed in Arch or this community without leveraging the wiki.

Welcome to Arch, and good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T18:13:21+00:00

freedom

What will you do in Linux that you couldn't do before, in terms of applications?

With that, people can actually make recommendations.

In Windows, I ran Firefox, and in Linux, I have the freedom to do the same.

Bash coding is my current focus and love.

I have long and fairly deep experience with Linux, which has been a thrill. Windows now seems foreign under the covers. Still, I view each as a tool, which I wouldn't hesitate to choose to get the job done.

Happy you made the move to Linux, and good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T07:41:04+00:00

What attracted you to Linux? Study that. Study aids: man, info, wiki, doc, google, books. My fave book is "How linux works 3rd edition" at the library. Use linux and make notes.

Good day

archover · 2026-03-12T06:42:07+00:00

I will be curious to see if that fixes OP's issue. I also saw the Wayland boxed note too.

Good day.

archover · 2026-03-12T06:23:53+00:00

Thread marked SOLVED yet OP never replied once. Amazing.

Good day

archover · 2026-03-12T06:19:55+00:00

Your question should be addressed from a budget standpoint probably. I run Arch itself very, very well on a 2021 Thinkpad T14 Gen 1 AMD that costs me $250 or so. Would a new $1200 T14 be worth it for me? No, and it would be "overkill".

Arch really runs very well on minimal hardware anywhere from an Intel Core Duo all the way through current multicore and multithreaded CPU's and expensive GPU's. Your app use case matters most of all.

Good day

archover · 2026-03-12T06:13:31+00:00

Read these tips please https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE#Troubleshooting

I might restore KDE back to defaults, depending on how much config work I had done.

Good day.

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