Your high-end PC probably can’t run Qubes OS—here’s why

So you’ve heard about Qubes OS, and you’re scared to try it. Well, you should be. Qubes OS is not something you can fumble through; there’s an upfront research cost, and just because you have a powerful computer, it doesn’t mean it’ll work. I explain the entire hardware landscape in simple terms.

What is Qubes OS?

A secure operating system built on virtual machines

Qubes OS is a security-focused operating system that uses virtual machines to divide one’s digital life into security domains. The OS isolates each domain. If one domain gets compromised, the others remain safe.