Linux kernel maintainers are following through on removing Intel 486 support

One point in favor of the sprawling Linux ecosystem is its broad hardware support—the kernel officially supports everything from ’90s-era PC hardware to Arm-based Apple Silicon chips, thanks to ...

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all ...
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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 ...

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 ...
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Browser-first on Linux beats Chromebook because you can actually fix what breaks

It started as a fun experiment. It continues as a new workflow.
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Valve engineer's Linux VRAM hack turbocharges 8GB GPU gaming performance

Linux gaming gets a major boost as new kernel patches keep 8GB GPUs running at peak performance by stopping background apps ...

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 ...