diff --git a/common.nix b/common.nix
index 8494911..b46e754 100644
--- a/common.nix
+++ b/common.nix
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
   # enable sysrq support for REISUB
   boot.kernel.sysctl."kernel.sysrq" = "1";
 
+  # use zen kernel
+  boot.kernelPackages = pkgs.linuxPackages_zen;
+
   # Enable networking
   networking.networkmanager.enable = true;