Thanks to services like Dropbox and Google Drive, we’re giving up a lot more than we’re getting when we use cloud storage. Here’s a look at why you should be worried.

A new year is a time of change and reflection. An opportunity to change how we do things. That’s why it’s great to be a Linux user as we go into 2018.

You use Linux, you have tasks to get done, and you have limited time to do them. Check out these Linux to-do apps and extensions to help you stay focused.

Checking out Ubuntu for the first time? Want something familiar? It’s a common problem that usually boils down to the choice: Ubuntu MATE or Linux Mint?

Linux switchers will probably encounter the GNOME desktop, which is found in the most popular Linux versions. But once you’re up and running, which apps should you install? These will get you started.

Many people switching to Linux have noticed that file transfer speeds increase. Why does this happen? Is it an illusion? Does Linux really have speedier file transfer speeds? And if it does, why?

Have you ever wondered why your Linux operating system looks the way it does? All distributions have a default desktop environment, but how did your favorite Linux OS end up looking so awesome?

Whether you use Ubuntu or another Linux-based operating system, you may be asking yourself the question: Can I trust my favorite Linux desktop to stick around?

When you see a screenshot, what you think is the “operating system” is more likely to be the “desktop environment” — and Linux has a bunch of them, including this one called Cinnamon.

System76’s Pop!_OS Linux operating system is available for download, and is also shipping as the default option on new computers from System76. Should you check it out?

There remain corners the Linux ecosystem that aren’t fully open source. Perhaps it’s a hardware driver — for some, a proprietary software application may be required. Here’s where Linux is still playing catch-up.

When you see the Wi-Fi label on a box, you know what it means. But there is a new label appearing. What is Z-Wave and what does it mean for your devices?

With so many Linux operating systems to choose from, how do you know which one to use? Here are several Linux distros to get the job done, whether gaming, editing, or watching online TV.

Windows and macOS have giant corporations behind them, so you can trust them more than Linux, right? Wrong. Here are five compelling reasons why you should trust Linux first.

Ever encountered a Linux app that looks ugly and seems unusable? It’s why desktops have human interface guidelines. Windows and macOS have these guidelines. What about Linux?

Curious about Ubuntu, but not sure where to start? Everything you could possibly need to get started with the latest version of Ubuntu is right here, written in easy-to-understand, plain English.

Ubuntu has abandoned Unity in favor of a new spin on the GNOME 3 desktop. But is it really all that different from Unity? Here’s why you shouldn’t really be thinking about quitting Ubuntu.

Some distributions have a company behind them. Ubuntu, the most popular desktop Linux operating system, is one, and it’s not alone. But does having corporate responsibilities reduce, or enhance a Linux distro developer?

Have you ever cursed at your virtual assistant? Where are those curse words going? They don’t simply disappear, that’s for sure. But could cursing at a chatbot actually cost you your job?

Free and open source desktops are great, but they aren’t exactly popular. Yet I’ve been running Linux exclusively for the better part of a decade. Here are a few reasons why.

Having an app store of its own has really brought Elementary OS to life with a great choice of apps. I use these AppCenter tools to improve my productivity — perhaps you will too.

Some of the risks inherent with self-driving cars range from physically dangerous to morally questionable. Here are seven potential dangers lurking in a self-driving future.

Unlike commercial operating systems, Linux lets you change your desktop environment. One of the most popular is MATE, but how good is it, and should you install it on your Linux PC? Let’s find out.

Modern technology is all encompassing, seeping into every aspect of our lives. For the most part, it is brilliant. But how do we deal with technology when it becomes overbearing?