When I first stepped into the Linux rabbit hole ages ago, there were a couple of features that I found equal parts intriguing and equal parts jarring. The ability to switch between different desktop ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

We list the best Linux desktops, to make it simple and easy to better customize your Linux home screen experience. The thought of a desktop environment as a separate entity from the operating system ...

Have you ever wondered how to turn your Raspberry Pi 5 into a sleek, ultra-lightweight desktop system? While many Linux distributions promise simplicity, few can match the sheer efficiency of Alpine ...

Q4OS is a lightweight Linux distro that offers some worthwhile alternatives to more established distros. Q4OS version 1.6.1 “Orion,” released this summer, has as its main claim to fame the developing ...

Network World’s resident Linux enthusiast Bryan Lunduke set out on a mission to immerse himself in a variety of Linux desktops, using each exclusively for both work and personal computing for at least ...

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.