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What the Linux desktop really needs to challenge Windows

Wasn't 2025 the year it happened? Yes. No. Answers on a Christmas card Opinion I've run Linux desktops since the big ...
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I switched to a lightweight Windows mod, and it's faster than many Linux distros I've tried

After years of trying lightweight Linux distros, a modified Windows setup finally made my old laptop enjoyable again.

Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

There are many reasons to switch to Linux, such as security, free software, and data protection. We compare the distributions ...
Tech Times

SteamOS Update Unlocks Better Performance and FPS Boosts for Linux Gaming Handheld Players

Experience smoother gameplay with the latest SteamOS update, delivering a major Steam Deck fps boost and optimized ...

Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

I've used Linux for decades, but I'd switch to FreeBSD for this one feature

I'm not gonna lie: I don't give FreeBDS (or any of the BSDs) the attention they deserve. The reason for that is simple: I'm a Linux guy. But isn't FreeBSD Linux? It looks like Linux, it smells like ...
The Verge

How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux

Desktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. Machines that would bend and break under the load of Windows 10 will run like a charm. And today’s desktop Linux distributions ...