Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: Real Changes & Upgrade Risks

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is finally here, and this video breaks down the real changes, the upgrade risks, and who should actually move now versus wait for 26.04.1. If you are on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, this is not just another wallpaper-and-version-number release. It is a much bigger jump, and the practical question is whether it is worth it right now. In this video, I cover GNOME 50, the new desktop behavior, the switch in default apps, the Wayland-only direction, NTSYNC for Wine and Proton, the heavier hardware expectations, and the real answer to whether this release is ready for your machine today. 🎮 CHAPTERS 00:00 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: The Real Question 01:58 What Changed on the Desktop 05:01 Performance, Hardware, and Gaming 08:22 What Might Break or Annoy Existing Users 11:32 Should You Upgrade Now or Wait 13:58 Final Verdict 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release notes: https://documentation.ubuntu.com/rele... Ubuntu 26.04 LTS summary for LTS users: https://documentation.ubuntu.com/rele... Ubuntu desktop upgrade documentation: https://documentation.ubuntu.com/desk... GNOME 50 release notes: https://release.gnome.org/50/ 📱 FOLLOW TON DOES LINUX Website: https://tondoeslinux.com Facebook:   / tondoeslinux   Twitter/X: @tondoeslinux 💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION Are you upgrading to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS right away, waiting for 26.04.1, or skipping it for now? Let me know what hardware you are running and what changed for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more Linux news, distro reviews, tutorials, and practical deep dives. #Ubuntu #Ubuntu2604 #Linux ======================================================= "Please like, comment, and subscribe to receive more videos of this kind." https://goo.gl/a9JwXB Use VidIQ for your channel: https://vidiq.com/TonDoesLinux Use the best VPN: https://surfshark.club/friend/FN3Sduq4 Learn Linux:    • Learn Linux Desktop   Learn Arch:    • Learn Arch Linux 2019   Website: www.tondoeslinux.com Like my Facebook page:   / tondoeslinux   See me on Twitter   / tondoes   #tondoeslinux #linuxtutorial #linux #apple #tech #shorts