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

Try a new Linux distro, create and OpenPGP keypair, set up your backup scheme, or build a NAS. Any of these projects will help you become a more experienced Linux user.

How-to By Linux Format published 1 October 2015 Create users and set passwords, permissions and ownership in the Linux terminal ...

Virtualization is an essential tool for Linux users who want to test new distributions, run Windows software, or create safe ...

Create a new VM Click VirtualBox’s Add toolbar button, give the VM a name, and set Type to Linux, and Version to Other Linux, with the appropriate bit (32 or 64) parameter matching your distro.

The good thing? A custom distro doesn't have to be a fantasy. Linux is based on open-source software and user-contributed content, so setting up your own version isn't all that hard. The hardest ...