November 23, 2025

HexOS - The preAlpha Experience. I truly expected better.

In today’s video, I dive into the much-anticipated **HexOS preAlpha** experience after purchasing the software for **$99 USD** during a limited-time promotion. Initially excited by what I saw in preview videos, I was eager to explore the potential of this innovative platform.

Join me as I share my **2-day journey** through the ups and downs of testing HexOS. Unfortunately, this isn’t a glowing review; I encountered numerous issues that overshadowed the experience. From installation headaches to performance struggles, I’ll cover everything I faced and what you might want to consider before diving in yourself.

🔍 **What You’ll Discover in This Video:**
- A detailed walkthrough of my HexOS experience
- Key features that caught my attention (and the ones that didn’t)
- My honest thoughts on whether HexOS lives up to expectations
- Tips for potential buyers considering HexOS

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Thanks for watching, and enjoy the show! 🎥👾

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Install Guide:

Start by downloading the installer iso:

https://hexos-downloads.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/TrueNAS-SCALE-24.10.0-HexOS.iso

(current as of 11/29/24)

To flash to a USB you will need a copy of Balena Etcher (or similar).

Download link: https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher

Install, then open Etcher

Select "Flash from File" and find your downloaded iso.

Select the target USB drive you want to use for your install media

Click 'Flash!'

Once completed, insert the USB into the machine you will be installing HexOS on, and power on the machine.