You’re interested in switching to Linux… but where do you start? Is your PC compatible? Will your favorite apps work? Here’s everything you need to know to get started with Linux.

When you buy a new PC, it’s screaming fast. Months later, it feels usable, but nothing impressive. After a year, you’re experiencing noticeable lag. Why is that?

Don’t care much for multiplayer? Here are some of the best free open-source single-player games you can enjoy on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Canonical has announced that upcoming versions of Ubuntu will collect data about the PCs they’re installed on and the way they’re used.

Here are some of the ways open-source software has unmistakably changed the world.

Which browser should you install on Linux? Firefox may be the default option, but here are some great alternative Linux browsers to check out.

There are many uses a couple can find for Linux, from managing your responsibilities to arranging date nights to having fun with games.

If you’re using a GNOME-based desktop, you might not know that several exclusive apps are included. Are they any good? And should you start using them?

It’s easy to love Linux and never show appreciation to the people who make it all happen. But you can change that by making donations to these seven open source organizations.

Apple has a serious knack for marketing technology. Two terms pop up more than most: Retina display and True Tone. But what are they, and do you need them?

Planning to switch to Linux? While it isn’t any harder to use than Windows, it is different. Here are five things you should know when switching to Linux.

There are hundreds of Linux operating systems (distributions) but you’re probably using Ubuntu. Here’s why you might want to switch to one of the Ubuntu alternatives.

Considering Elementary OS, or just want to install the Pantheon desktop on your current version of Linux? Here’s everything you need to know about the most popular minimalist desktop for Linux, Pantheon.

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.