Pop!_OS - FULL Beginners Guide (updated for 21.04)

Pop!_OS is an awesome Linux distribution, and a favorite among many Linux users. And with good reason - it's easy to use, has great features, it's stable, and awesome overall. In this video, I'll teach all of you beginners out there how to get up to speed with Pop!_OS so you can start using it. I'll go over how to create the installation media, the full installation procedure, installing applications, using the desktop, and more!

Note: I previously already had a guide on Pop!_OS uploaded to my channel, but this one has been updated for 21.04 and the COSMIC desktop.

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*⏰ TIME CODES* and time codes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:00 - Section 1: Preparing the Installation Media
00:09:14 - Section 2: Testing compatibility before installing
00:15:26 - Section 3: Installing Pop!_OS
00:20:27 - Section 4: Overview of the COSMIC Desktop
00:21:03 - Initial setup
00:24:06 - Touchpad gestures
00:26:31 - Installing updates
00:28:18 - Launching applications
00:29:44 - Application launcher
00:32:02 - Customizing settings
00:44:22 - Using the Dock
00:46:20 - Dynamic Workspaces
00:50:15 - Section 5: Tiling
00:56:02 - Tab stacks
01:02:13 - Section 6: Installing & Removing Applications

*VIDEO SPECIFIC LINKS*
🐧 Official Pop!_OS site:

🐧 Pop!_OS documentation:

🐧 Pop!_OS chat room:

🐧 Contribute to Pop!_OS on Github:

🐧 usbimager download:

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[byrw]

Thanks so much for such a thorough initiation. At nearly 80, I have decided to switch to Linux if I can possibly make the transition. Your efforts will help me so much.

What I really hope to do is run Pop OS within a virtualbox on Windows 10. Haven't figured out just how that would affect saving the files to folders already existing on my other hard drives.

Thanks so much.

[torinmurphin]

I've been wanting to move away from Windows and Google products for years and came across your video. Definitely helped and made me more confident in going with Pop!_OS to try it out and eventually stay on Linux. Much appreciated!

[poultrygeist]

I made the switch from Windows to Pop about 4 months ago. I can't stress enough just how much happier I am after doing so. None of the horror stories I have seen have turned out to be even remotely true. I installed in minutes, all my hardware was detected properly, and literally every single game I have tried to run has not only ran, but ran as fast or faster than it did on Windows. I honestly have zero complaints. I will never go back. Unless of course this changes down the road, but currently things just seem to get better by the day. I have only opened the console once- and it was by accident. I just wanted to see what the button w/ the square on it did. Maybe my experience with it is the exception, but I don't think so. I have plugged this same drive into 3 different machines of mine- desktops and laptops with different hardware and it works just fine on any of them. Try that with Windows and see if it works.

[agrisimfarming]

4:52
I have ran pop os on a 16 year old pavilion with a 1 core cpu and 3gb of ram and it runs great. As long as your cpu is 64 bit (So pretty much any cpu made after 2004) and you upgrade the ram it will be fine.

[timtaylor]

I Just started using Pop OS because I needed a GNOME distro for this convertible laptop. I'm not normally a GNOME user but POP feels like the best implementation of GNOME. Thank you for this video!

[yosefholi]

I am definitely installing Pop Os! Thanks for highlighting how cool and easy to use it is on your video. You've convinced me it's worth it for me to make the move.

[eugeniaatkins]

Thank you for clearing the clouds of my mind. Now I feel increased confidence using Linux based systems. Can't wait to view your command line videos as I have interest in learning more about using this. Thanks again Jay

[twistfire]

Thanks so much for your no BS approach to helping those of us without the fundamentals to follow convoluted guides you see on YT. you are by far the best Linux teacher for those getting started like myself. I will be learning all my Linux from you and your videos.

[alex_saint-matthews]

Thanks Jay—This video is what finally got me to settle on an OS and actually make my first attempt at installing and using a Linux OS of any variety. I’m a long-time Windows user who owned and loved using a Mac for some time as well, but ultimately, the frustrations of Windows 10 and the upcoming Windows 11 release compelled me to look to Linux.

I might never look back.

[triki-beats]

Am I the only one who thinks that POP OS is much better than Windows 10/11 in terms of multitasking and workflow???
Plus, it is a great OS to run games like CS GO and GTA5.

Man Im switching to POP OS after this vid.
THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR PRECIOUS CONTENT.

[ReViLo]

Hands down THE best video about Pop!_OS I've watched! After leaving Windows in February 2023 after many many years, and a bit of distro hopping I plan on settling on Pop!_OS cause it really stands out compared to other distributions. And this video was very helpful! Thank you!

[USL.Website]

Jay! Thank you for your videos, I switched my one desktop's over to POP with your help and wow, how easy was that! Tank you for taking the time to make the videos, I really appreciate your help.

[Michael-xbel]

By far the best demo I've watched.

[edison]

Well, I installed it and trying it out so far so good. Was surprised the synaptic package manager was not installed by default. Thank you for the instructions! Merry Christmas!

[TroyYounts]

I have been using Pop Os now for several months; love it!

[AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Jay. Everything needed, clear as it is possible to be.

[Ax]

Beautiful POPOS 22.04 LTS 😱 Should have watched this video first👍 Spent the whole day installing POP_OS on my machines. Thanks Jay

[TheBrimurray]

Well laid out and presented intro for new users.
Thanks Jay

[robby_knuckles]

Thank you for the breakdown and tips! The tiling and tabbing systems were a little overwhelming for a newbie until watching your video.

[TheLostSingles]

Jay, you convinced me to try POP!_OS on my new NUC11 i5. I tried your suggestions for creating a bootable USB and was having trouble getting the new system to recognize the USB. I finally created a bootable USB using Linux Mint 19 and the USB disk imager application which was quite easy. To make it recognizable to Intel, I had to go into the bios setting and turn off secure boot and also change the standard setting to custom. I proceeded to install the O/S and it went really well. Maybe others are having this problem with install since Intel is so partial to Microsoft. I am running into a few problems but am able to find solutions. I just replaced my Toshiba "museum" laptop that was about 13 years old. So, I expect these modern new-fangled systems will need some tweaking here and there. Thanks for your continued reviews and updates. I really think I am going to like POP-OS.