In January, I finally caved and installed Linux on my desktop. It's been three months since then, during which time I've booted into Windows exactly twice – both times for urgent printing needs.

The transition has been smoother than expected. While there are a few apps still missing in the Linux universe, most of my daily tasks have become less annoying. The occasional bug and frustrating moment add to the charm rather than detract from it.

I've learned that sometimes fixing one problem can solve another old issue – like disabling STP on my networking switch, which resolved a longstanding IP address issue with my Sonos speakers. Even problems linger; my Logitech Brio webcam’s mic occasionally cuts out mid-sentence, but I'm hopeful it will resolve itself.

Waiting for updates and features to arrive has become part of the journey, much like in any long-term relationship. For instance, waiting a week after Cachy updated Plasma 6.6 gave me the text extraction feature I needed without lifting a finger – another win for laziness!