Growing up as a kid in the 1990s was an almost magical time. We had the best game consoles, increasingly faster computers at a pace not seen before, the rise of the Internet and World Wide Web, as ...

One of the longest running jokes in our sphere is that the coming year will finally be the year of “Linux on the Desktop.” Never mind that the erosion of the traditional Windows-style desktop form of ...

At long last, after years of waiting for the "Year of the Linux desktop," we're getting somewhere. According to the US Federal Government Website and App Analytics, which I trust far more than I do ...

For years, fans and critics alike have debated the question of whether Linux has what it takes to move beyond the developer, hobbyist, and enterprise server space to capture the hearts and minds of ...

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities ...

Linux reached 4.03 percent of global market share in February, according to data from research firm Statcounter. That takes Linux past the 3 percent milestone it reached in June 2023. While we’re ...

You'll find various versions of Ultimate Edition Arch Linux for different needs - gaming, development, older hardware, and even a minimal installation. Here's where the distro really shines.

I've never been a fan of Linux desktops for personal use, because I like to use a lot of apps that aren't supported on Linux, without the use of slow 3rd party emulators. However, I do regularly ...

Linux Mint has long held a cherished place in the hearts of Linux users seeking a balance between elegance, ease of use, and rock-solid stability. In 2025, that reputation is only strengthened with ...

When I first stepped into the Linux rabbit hole ages ago, there were a couple of features that I found equal parts intriguing and equal parts jarring. The ability to switch between different desktop ...

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