How-To Geek on MSN

Why MATE is the best Linux desktop environment for retro computing enthusiasts

Tired of desktop environments (DEs) that keep “improving” things that already worked perfectly? Does your modern Linux ...

I tried the new Linux Mint 22.3 - it's a masterclass in polish and quality-of-life fixes

Mint Zena provides more information than ever on what your hardware's doing.
MUO on MSN

I tried a lightweight Linux distro you’ve never heard of — and it’s perfect

So I tried a distro I'd never used before: Bodhi Linux. This distro epitomizes lightweight and is quite unlike any of the ...

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why

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

And the best Linux desktop distro of all is…

When it comes to Linux, there is no one size fits all answer. But, unlike other desktop operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to squeeze you into a systems that’s too large or too small. Instead, Linux ...
GamingOnLinux

Steam Frame and Steam Machine will be another good boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall too

With the Steam Frame and Steam Machine launching with SteamOS Linux this year, we're going to again see a nice boost for ...

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...

I spent a year on Linux and forgot to miss Windows

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.