@A4ET8a8uTh0 I was about to suggest having your wife try Ubuntu Mate (via liveUSB/CD so its not a commitment just a test drive for her), since Mate allows for c

@A4ET8a8uTh0 I was about to suggest having your wife try Ubuntu Mate (via liveUSB/CD so its not a commitment just a test drive for her), since Mate allows for changing the panel to display like Windows (or MacOS, etc.): https://ubuntu-mate.org/features/panel/ https://ubuntu-mate.org/features/panel/ But, then, I re-read your initial question...and you stated that she "resists" this (sounds like its because of her work flow comfort level). If that's the case, changing to linux will not help her. If she has to "fight" the UI/UX then this will not make her happy (nor you)....Of course, she can test drive Ubuntu Mate and maybe it might come close...but ultimately this is an exercise that you and your wife can take together to see what about her workflow she likes with windows and see if something on linux makes sense. Basically, learn about her workflow and then you and her can work out what makes sense for her. Who knows, maybe going through that you both will learn something. ...or if Windows is too perfect of a fit for her, then i suggest do as others advised and simply get a Windows machine and keep up with maintenance, backups, etc. I say this as both a husband as well as a super fan of linux!