Unix died because of endless incompatibilities between versions. Linux succeeded on servers and everywhere else because it ...
Linux's history is littered with distributions that came and went, many of which are long forgotten. There are some, however, that I actually miss, and these are they.
Pear OS has had a bit of history. It started out as a Debian-based Linux distribution called Pear OS. Then, out of nowhere, it was renamed Comice OS. The rename gremlins struck again, and it was back ...
After years of trying lightweight Linux distros, a modified Windows setup finally made my old laptop enjoyable again.
You might think your laptop is old but reliable, only to find that it suddenly became obsolete in 2026. Here's what you need ...
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Best Linux distros

With so many Linux distros to choose from,most beginners should pick up something like Fedora or Linux Mint. The post Best ...
Minecraft fits Linux in a natural way. The game doesn’t demand complicated setup, and the OS gives you a clean, stable base ...
A new look app menu, expanded search abilities in the file manager and a modern on-screen keyboard are among new features in ...
To the surprise of almost nobody, the unprecedented build-out of datacenters and the equipping of them with servers for ...
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2025.
The Logitech MX Master 4 is a great mouse that I enjoy using daily, but it is not perfect. Here are five things I want ...
Some of the hints for older, unsupported OSes apply equally to both Mac and Windows. Both come with an assortment of bundled ...