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Stop using Rufus to burn ISOs, these 2 tools for Windows and Linux are better

Exploring older operating systems and trying out different Linux distros on a virtual machine is one of my ongoing hobby projects (I have a lot of those). One of the main issues I’ve had is shuttling different ISO files between VMs.

On my Windows hobby machine, I found a solution in an app I’d been using for a long time called Anyburn, and on Linux Mint, I prefer Ventoy. Rufus is great for very specific things, like creating a dedicated bootable USB containing a Linux distro or other bootable installer. But it isn’t as beginner-friendly and doesn’t have all the features I need for my workflow.

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Tuxedo OS install guide

TUXEDO OS is a Linux distribution developed by TUXEDO Computers. It is based on Ubuntu LTS, uses the KDE Plasma desktop, ships with Flatpak support, and includes TUXEDO-specific optimizations while remaining installable on most standard PCs and laptops.

1. Before you Start

Minimum Requirements

Recommended Hardware

  • 64-bit CPU (Intel or AMD)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8+ GB recommended)
  • 25 GB free storage minimum
  • UEFI firmware
  • USB flash drive (8 GB or larger)

Important Notes

  • Secure Boot should be disabled before installation. TUXEDO explicitly notes this requirement for ISO installations.
  • NVIDIA GPUs generally work well, but very new GPU generations may occasionally require post-installation driver updates.

2. Download the TUXEDO OS ISO

Download the latest ISO image from:

Official TUXEDO OS Download Page

After downloading:

Linux

sha256sum TUXEDO-OS*.iso

Windows

Get-FileHash .\TUXEDO-OS.iso -Algorithm SHA256

Verify the checksum against the value provided by TUXEDO.

3. Create a Bootable USB Drive

Windows

Recommended tools:

Procedure:

  1. Insert USB drive
  2. Open Rufus or Etcher
  3. Select the TUXEDO OS ISO
  4. Select the USB drive
  5. Start writing
  6. Wait until completion

Linux

Using dd:

sudo dd if=TUXEDO-OS.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync

Replace /dev/sdX with your USB device.

Verify carefully before executing.

4. Configure BIOS/UEFI

Reboot and enter firmware setup.

Common keys:

Vendor Key
ASUS F2 / Del
Dell F12
Lenovo F1 / F2
HP Esc / F10
MSI Del

Make these changes:

Disable Secure Boot

Security → Secure Boot → Disabled

Enable UEFI Mode

Boot Mode → UEFI

Avoid Legacy/CSM mode unless required.

Boot from USB

Move your USB device to the top of the boot order or use the boot menu.

5. Start the Live Environment

Boot from the USB drive.

You will see options similar to:

Start TUXEDO OS
Safe Graphics Mode
Memory Test

Choose:

Start TUXEDO OS

The system loads into a live KDE Plasma desktop. TUXEDO provides a full live environment so you can test hardware before installing.

6. Launch the Installer

Double-click:

Install TUXEDO OS

The installer is based on Calamares.

7. Installation Walkthrough

Step 1 – Language

Select:

English

or your preferred language.

Click:

Next

Step 2- region and time zone

Select:

Europe/Bucharest

(or your location).

Verify:

24-hour format
Correct date/time

Step 3 – Keyboard Layout

Examples:

US
UK
Romanian
German
French

Test keys in the provided field.

Step 4 – Partitioning

You have several options.

Option A: Entire Disk 

Erase Disk

Good for dedicated Linux systems.

Option B: Dual Boot with Windows

Select:

Install alongside Windows

Recent TUXEDO ISOs support guided dual-boot installation and encrypted setups.

Recommended free space:

50–100 GB

Suggested layout:

Mount Point Size
EFI 512 MB
/ 40+ GB
/home Remaining
swap 4–16 GB

Example:

EFI      FAT32     512MB
/        ext4      60GB
/home    ext4      remainder
swap     8GB

Step 5 – Create User

Example:

Name: John Smith
Username: john
Computer: tuxedo-pc
Password: ********

Options:

  • Auto-login
  • Require password on login

Recommended:

Require password

Verify:

  • Correct disk selected
  • Correct timezone
  • Correct username

Click:

Install

Installation usually takes:

5–20 minutes

depending on hardware.

8. First Boot

Remove USB when prompted.

Reboot.

You should see:

GRUB
↓
Plasma Login Screen
↓
Desktop

9. Initial System Update

Open Konsole.

Run:

sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -y

Reboot:

sudo reboot

TUXEDO regularly updates kernels, KDE components, and repositories beyond standard Ubuntu LTS packages.

10. Configure Flatpak

TUXEDO OS favors Flatpak instead of Ubuntu Snap packages.

Verify:

flatpak --version

Add Flathub:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub \
https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Install software:

flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC

11. Configure Drivers

AMD Graphics

Normally automatic.

Verify:

lspci | grep VGA

Normally automatic.

No action needed.

NVIDIA Graphics

Check:

nvidia-smi

If not installed:

sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

or use:

sudo apt install tuxedo-nvidia-driver

depending on available repositories.

Some users with very recent NVIDIA hardware have reported needing manual driver installation after setup.

12. Install Essential Software

Development

sudo apt install git curl build-essential
sudo apt install docker.io
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Log out and back in.

VS Code

flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.cod
flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam
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Bypass Siri AI waitlist on macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta

If you installed the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta and have signed up to the Siri AI waitlist but are still waiting to be accepted, there’s a Terminal command workaround that enables the new virtual assistant on your Mac immediately.

If you’re still reading, since you’re on the first macOS 27 developer beta, we’re assuming you are running it on a test machine, and not on your primary Mac. We’re also assuming you’re comfortable with using the Terminal app. MacRumors cannot take responsibility for lost data. You should always have a backup.

With that said, early reports indicate the workaround is safe, and you won’t need to reverse it once officially off the waitlist. Note that while Siri AI is not available in the EU for iPhone and iPad users due to the DMA rules, it is available on Mac and Vision Pro.

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