- A Dell XPS laptop (new or used).
- A USB stick that has enough space for the Linux distro you want to install.
- USB 3.0 Male to USB-C converter (comes with Dell XPS laptop)
- I used Linux Mint - Cinnamon, it works perfectly out-of-the-box on the Dell XPS and is great for beginners, programmers and casual users.
- Make sure you back up all your files before doing any of the steps below!