Choosing the right desktop environment can make or break your Linux experience. Here's the best options for new users.

There are some other benefits to using an OS within a VM, like having a virtual drive that grows and shrinks based on what you need. If I need a bit more oomph, I can reconfigure my VM with more RAM ...

Tired of Windows? Sick of paying big money for Macs? Want a better, more secure desktop? Give Linux a try. Read now Ubuntu is an important operating system on everything from telecom's 5G clouds to ...

Newcomers to Linux often worry about system stability. Cinnamon has the advantage of being backed by the Linux Mint team, which has a reputation for careful, user-focused development. Updates are ...

System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environment for Linux and Unix-like systems. The Linux hardware firm isn't targeting only its customers with its GNOME replacement; it also ...

Today’s IT managers face tough choices. PCs that run fine today have an uncertain upgrade path, now that Microsoft has chosen to discontinue Windows XP. Upgrade costs associated with Vista, coupled ...

A lot of open hardware projects inluding Amiga accelerator cards and C64 VIC chip replacements have come out over the last few years that are basically "slap a Raspberry Pi on a custom PCB and emulate ...

The Linux 6.17 kernel has been released, bringing a swathe of improvements to desktop distro users and beyond. There's also ...

Two huge bits of news from System76, as they've released a Beta for both the new COSMIC desktop and Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS ...

From setup, to software tips, to must-have peripherals, here’s how to use your Steam Deck as an excellent personal computer Nintendo The more time I spend with Valve’s Steam Deck, the more I’m ...

The annual assertion by open-source developers that the year of the Linux desktop is here may finally be more than a mere catchphrase. According to the web traffic analysis website StatCounter, Linux ...