Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Linux Mint is my top pick for Windows escapees—stable, familiar, and frequently updated. Cinnamon menu gains moveable search bar and configurable system buttons—more Start-menu freedom. System Reports ...

With a heavy focus on user choice and freedom, jumping into the world of Linux distros can be quite disorienting – especially when taking into consideration the sheer scale of options on offer.

There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, ...