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

What is a Linux distro? A desktop operating system comprises different parts, be it Windows, Linux, or macOS. You need the core of the OS, known as a kernel (in this case, the Linux kernel), and the ...

If you're thinking of getting into the world of Linux, you'll be happy to learn that there are hundreds, if not more, distributions to meet your needs. However, some are more comfortable for beginners ...

If you combine the Xfce desktop with the Compiz compositing window manager, you get a desktop with a bit more panache than if you were to use Xfce alone. Compiz helps to turn Xfce into something akin ...

Wayland is no longer experimental. These five Linux distros already ship with Wayland as the default instead of X11.

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...

In my recent exploration of Microsoft’s Azure Linux 3, I was impressed by its efficient RAM usage — just 115MB upon booting. This sparked my curiosity about the RAM consumption of various Linux ...

Intel’s container-focused Linux distro for the cloud is packed with intriguing features. Here’s what you need to know The great thing about Linux is is that anyone possessing the wherewithal and ...

If you're reading this on a PC running Windows, it's almost certainly a 64-bit version of the operating system. It also supports 32-bit applications, which is why so many old games will run on it, but ...