I tried the new Linux Mint 22.3 - it's a masterclass in polish and quality-of-life fixes

The article reviews Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena,” a polished point release based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS that enhances the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop (new sidebar menu, improved input and tiling, Wayland groundwork), updates kernels and HWE for broader hardware support and better gaming via NTSYNC, and introduces improved System Information and admin tools. It highlights quality-of-life updates to Nemo (pause/resume operations), Timeshift and Mint Backup (pause/resume, easy inclusion of dotfiles), and a shorter shutdown delay. Performance and stability are strong across test systems, with a caution about VirtualBox and legacy Nvidia 470 drivers, making this a recommended, low-drama upgrade for users seeking a reliable, everyday Linux desktop.