I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS ...

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...

Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year

The Steam Deck is a huge part of that, obviously... but it's a smaller factor in the total Linux number than you might think.

Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can

OpenNow is an open-source alternative to the official GeForce Now apps and browser tools, available for Windows, Mac, and ...

The Best Lightweight Linux Distros to Revive Your Old Hardware

This comprehensive guide to lightweight Linux distros for aging PCs recommends Q4OS Trinity for low-spec machines, running ...

Beginner gaming PC build tutorial | Tips from a computing expert!

In this video, Jason walks you through how to build gaming PC for beginners breaking down the entire process step by step. He ...

Microsoft no longer wants to borrow its AI, it wants to build it

Microsoft wants to stop relying on OpenAI and build its own cutting-edge AI models by 2027, and the move could change how you ...

Linux kernel maintainers are following through on removing Intel 486 support

The practical impact of the end of 486 support will be negligible; the number of modern Linux distributions that use the kernel’s 486 support is negligible.
CNET

Computer Won't Run Windows 11? Google's ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative

To run ChromeOS Flex, the target laptop (or desktop) will need to be Intel or AMD x86-64-bit compatible (newer than 2010 for ...

I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.

I highly recommend these 3 must-play games this weekend across the PS5, Xbox, and PC

Some weekends are for comfort, others are for chaos. This one? A bit of both. Whether it’s revisiting a gaming icon that defined an era, diving into a massively upgraded open-world epic, or trying out ...