Hey there first post + new to linux. I am just jumping off from windows and I am kind of taking a thrown into a deep end approach. I am trying to get set up and getting my rig to be optimally used by Ubuntu.
I am having a bit of trouble trying to get good use out of having a HDD being used for general file storage and m.2 SSD at the same time. Essentally I just want my /home on the HDD, HDD encrypted, and to decrypt and mount at startup.
Now I am used to on windows just changing the file location in explorer, but not so sure how to make it so that files get saved to the HDD in ubuntu. I found a tutorial on askubuntu and it seems like the right direction.
I went though with this but got stopped at the end when the partition i made for the storage wouldn’t mount after restarting (even manually), said the partition was busy. I think this could be because I made 2 partitions one for Linux and one for the reinstall of windows later on. I reinstalled Ubuntu as this post was made so I am technically not stuck there anymore but dont want to get stuck there again.
If anyone has advice to get this working or maybe a different method. Even general advice on how to make sure I have Ubuntu optimally using my machine’s hardware will be appreciated as well.