Most Linux distributions focus on productivity, development, gaming, or a combination of those. Some, however, choose a different path, which is what Neptune Linux has done.

Peppermint OS is the one that stands out, even though there are a few honorable mentions (MX Linux [Fluxbox edition] and Bodhi Linux). It balances footprint and usability. On top of a lightweight ...

If you need an operating system that is blazing fast, and you have a spare PC lying around, give one of these speedsters a try.

Better yet, modern hypervisors can run most of the popular operating systems inside VMs – including FreeBSD distros and even ...

The stable version of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 (LMDE 7) is near release. The ISO is currently undergoing last minute ...

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' released on October 9, 2025. Download it now to enjoy GNOME 49, new apps, Rust-based security, ...

The Linux distribution Ubuntu 25.10 uses Rust-based system components. The GNOME desktop, which has been updated to version 49, now only runs on Wayland.

Now there’s a new initiative that aims to go even further. During its 40th birthday celebration earlier this month, the Free ...

Parallels Desktop 26.1 update adds a driverless version of Parallels Tools for Linux, using the in-kernel VirtIO to power ...

On October 14, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing ...

On October 14, Microsoft will end security updates for most personal computers running Windows 10, a move that will leave millions of computers vulnerable. Upgrading to Windows 11 is not an option for ...

Let's explore some cool and useful things you can do directly in the terminal without diving too deep into its complexity.