You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

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If you're thinking of buying a new computer to replace your mind-bogglingly slow laptop, think again. These simple upgrades ...

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The timing is right if you're looking to try out Mint. New improved "Zena" is here – still based on Ubuntu Noble, but now ...

After a major update released for EndeavourOS late last year, a new refresh is out with Ganymede Neo with a big tweak for ...

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of ...

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

Wine lets you run 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit Windows x86 binaries on modern Unix and Unix-like OSes. This release eliminates ...