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Ubuntu Is Still My Favorite: Top Linux Distros in 2024, Ranked

Ubuntu is 20 years old in 2024, but is it still the best Linux distro available? For me, it is.

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What Is Fedora Onyx? An Immutable Budgie-Based Linux Distro

It's Budgie, except really hard to break.

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GNOME 45 Introduces New Image Viewer and Camera Apps: Here’s How They Work

The newest GNOME 45 release brings several new changes to the table, including two new, powerful image viewer and camera apps.

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How to Use GNOME 45's New Activities Indicator

The latest GNOME 45 release comes with a new activities indicator instead of the Activities button at the top-left corner.

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How to Install Asahi Linux on Your Apple Silicon Mac

Are you tired of macOS and its limitations? Give Asahi Linux a try and see how well it runs on your Apple silicon Mac.

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How to Install a Desktop Environment/GUI in Ubuntu Server

Most servers don't need a graphical interface, but sometimes they can be a big help. Here's how to install a desktop environment in Ubuntu Server.

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The 8 Best GNOME-Based Linux Distros

Want a Linux distro that ships with GNOME as the default desktop environment? Well, you've got plenty to choose from.

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5 Reasons Why Ubuntu Cinnamon Is Better Than Other Ubuntu Flavors

Do you daily drive Ubuntu but hate the GNOME desktop? Here are five things that make Ubuntu Cinnamon a better desktop OS than other Ubuntu flavors.

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How to Run Linux on Android Devices

Want to run Linux on Android? Here are methods for both unrooted and rooted devices to get a Linux desktop running on your phone.

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7 GNOME 44 Features You Should Check Out

GNOME is one of the leading desktop environments for Linux. Here are some noteworthy features of GNOME 44 that are worth checking out.

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GNOME 44 Lands With Major New Features

The latest version of the popular Linux desktop has some major improvements. When will users get their hands on it? It depends on their distro.

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Linux GUI Frameworks and Widget Toolkits Explained

The graphical interface you view on your Linux desktop is courtesy of GUI toolkits. Here's everything you need to know about GUI frameworks on Linux.

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Vanilla OS Makes Major Shift from Ubuntu to Debian

Ubuntu's changes have left a sour taste in some Linux users' mouths. Can Vanilla OS satisfy their sweet tooth with an unstable Debian version?

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KDE Delivers Plasma 5.27 Valentine

The new version celebrates Free Software Day and is set to be the final KDE Plasma 5 release.

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Wine 8.0 Boosts Linux Gaming, 32-Bit App Support

Wine 8.0 improves graphical and controller support to hook PC gamers. Will they finally switch from Windows?

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KDE Offers Sneak Preview of Enhanced Linux Desktop With Plasma 5.27 Beta

The latest version of KDE Plasma, landing on Valentine's Day 2023, features enhanced multiple monitor support and plenty of other new features.

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Like the Steam Deck’s Desktop Mode? Here’s How to Get It on Your PC

The Steam Deck has a desktop mode that runs KDE Plasma. It feels fantastic for sure but can you get the same experience on your computer?

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6 Ways KDE Plasma Reminds You That Computing Can Be Fun

KDE Plasma puts the fun back in computing by offering you a customizable yet stable desktop for your PC.

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6 Reasons Why Many Linux Distros Don't Ship KDE by Default

When it comes to customizability, there's no other desktop that even comes close to KDE Plasma. So why don't more distributions ship KDE by default?

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Linux Mint 21.1 Released With Decluttered Desktop, Other Improvements

Linux Mint 21.1 will be a welcome holiday gift for Linux users with all of its enhancements.

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