Pop! OS

Worth a look on a newer laptop with switchable graphics, or if keyboard shortcuts appeal. Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, released in December 2025, introduced System76's own COSMIC desktop, written in Rust, with built-in window tiling and advanced workspaces. Hybrid graphics are handled automatically, with apps calling on the discrete GPU when they need it, and a Refresh Install option reinstalls the system while keeping your files, settings and Flatpak apps. COSMIC is a brand-new desktop with its own habits, so it makes a better second Linux than a first one for anyone who wants Windows routines to carry straight over.