Here's how to create a live USB stick of Linux distributions from Windows, macOS and Linux. You can also use this drive to rescue data from corrupt Windows systems. One of the biggest advantages of Linux is that, unlike macOS and Windows, you don’t have to wipe your hard drive to test it. If you've been wanting to try Linux, whether because you're worried about privacy in Windows 10, don't like Microsoft's ' ignore what users want' approach or want to stay out of Apple's walled garden, this tutorial is for you.