There are hundreds, if not more, Linux distros out there, but not all of them get the same amount of attention. Sure, Linux Mint might be the best Linux distro to start with if you're just coming over ...

Tired of typing long commands in a terminal? Here are some GUI alternatives you can swap in for classic Linux terminal tools.

Windows may seem easier, but Linux has a lot of advantages over it. You might not even know these features exist, but they're ...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to break free from the constraints of mainstream operating systems and step into a world of limitless customization and innovative technology? For many, Linux ...

Four years after launching Windows 11 and prodding PC owners to update, Microsoft has finally decided that it's time force everyone to use it. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop issuing security ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry ...

The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India. Although the attacks described in the two reports use ...

The open-source favorite has scored record adoption among US desktop users, following a just over 5% dip in Windows popularity since December 2024. Based in London, Will is passionate about the ...

GParted Live is a tiny live CD image that can copy, move, and resize partitions. It can be a lifesaver – but not for i686 any more. Version 1.70-8 was released over the weekend. It's a live bootable ...

Back in 2022, I reviewed ExTiX with the idea of using it to get the Deepin desktop experience, without the possible security/privacy issues associated with Deepin Linux. Now ExTiX has a new release, ...

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...

This means common commands and utilities usually beyond the reach of Android users can now be issued on the phone. The terminal supports installing packages, retrieving information on the phone, and ...