Linux

Get the most out of Earth’s best open-source operating system. We highlight the best Linux distros, software, and games, plus share useful tips for anyone switching from Windows or macOS.

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ASUS Chromebook running Linux/Ubuntu

I did a minimal Ubuntu install and stripped out every pre-installed app

CachyOS on the ROG Flow Z13

I switched to CachyOS, and I’m not sure if I want to go back to vanilla Arch

Using the Evince editor

I installed one Linux app I'd never heard of and it replaced three tools

Linux Mint 22.3 desktop

I installed Linux for someone who would never do it themselves

Linux Commands

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Native terminal with system info on Android Pixel 9a.
4 things you can do with a Linux terminal on Android that no regular app can match
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Ollama running locally.
I use Linux for local LLMs and everything is easier than Windows
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Cleaning out old files is liberating.
I freed up 14GB on my SSD using this quick Linux clean up
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trying uutils vs GNU corutils
I replaced my standard Linux coreutils with Rust versions and it’s surprisingly faster
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The linux terminal filled with text.
5 commands to quickly fix broken packages in Linux
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Ubuntu

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The GNOME Showtime website.
GNOME’s new app is the beautiful media player Linux deserved
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Using Omakub on Ubuntu
This opinionated desktop setup finally cured my distro-hopping problem
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Ubuntu 26.04 on a laptop display
Ubuntu 26.04 is replacing its classic tools, and I actually prefer the new ones
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Moving away from Ubuntu is not always a bad idea.
4 reasons I stopped using Ubuntu and don't miss it
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ASUS Chromebook running Linux/Ubuntu
I’m new to Ubuntu, but these 6 things are already better than Windows 11
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Linux Distro

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Laptop displaying a Linux Mint Cinnamon desktop.
I forced myself to use Linux without the terminal for a week
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surface-laptop-go-3-display
I got tired of Windows laptops and made the obvious switch
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PlayStation 3 Featured Image 3x2
The PS3 used to have a feature Sony would never allow today
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MIgrating from Fedora to Linux Mint.
I swapped my daily driver Linux distro again — and this time it’s sticking
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The AerynOS website.
This might be the most interesting new Linux distro right now
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Linux Apps

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Spotify on Linux Mint 23
I stopped using Snap — Flatpak just works better
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Desktop running various apps.
I didn't understand Linux package managers until everything broke — now I have one rule
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The Ghostwriter website.
This distraction-free writing app won’t let you backspace, and I love it
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Desktop depicting apps.
The 7 Linux apps I install on every fresh system (no terminal required)
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Asahi Linux on Macbook M1
I put Asahi Linux on my M1 MacBook and it’s surprisingly usable in 2026
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ChromeOS

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2017 macbook air with chromeos logo background
I installed ChromeOS on my 9-year-old MacBook Air, and it actually works
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Honor Pad 8 tablet with a Logi MX Keys Mini and Master 3S mouse 3
I made 5 tweaks to my Android tablet, and it works better than a Chromebook now
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chromeOS flex install screen macbook air
I thought I needed a new laptop until I tried ChromeOS
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chromebook with 2 displays and lamp in background
5 things your Chromebook can do that most people don't realize
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Samsung chromebook connected to monitor
Don’t let Google drop support for your Chromebook — do this instead
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Linux Guides

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System monitor window.
I thought my Linux system was broken until I checked this one setting
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Windows 11 update settings open on a HP laptop
This Linux feature is why I’m not scared of updates anymore (and Windows should copy it)
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Mint system settings.
My Linux setup kept breaking after updates — until I realized updates weren't the problem at all
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Samsung Chromebook with Ubuntu displayed
I replaced GNOME with the new COSMIC, and it feels like the future of Linux
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Laptop fan.
My laptop fans were driving me crazy until I changed this overlooked setting
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The four colors of MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is the Linux desktop killer that no one expected
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The magic is the OS

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Opera GX is now available for Linux users
Opera GX is finally on Linux — and it’s the full experience
Opera Browser

Same features different OS

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Desktop running various apps.
My laggy Linux desktop looked idle, but something was clearly wrong
Linux Tweaks

Sometimes it's the least suspect that is the real digital culprit.

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fedora cosmic running on a computer
I stopped chasing a 'daily driver' OS and my workflow improved instantly
Operating System

Productivity improved when I stopped forcing everything into one OS.

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The Wayland website.
I switched to Wayland and immediately found the rough edges
Linux Customization

The fact that my desktop was blinking, wasn't even the worst part.

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Troubleshooting from the terminal
5 Linux terminal commands that fix most of my system problems
Linux Tips

Essential Linux troubleshooting commands every user should know.

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Google images tab open on Google Chrome
Google is bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux later this year
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Chrome expands to ARM64 Linux, offering full Google ecosystem integration, cross-device sync, and security features for Linux users this year.

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Man wearing malfunctioning bluetooth headphones.
My Bluetooth headphones kept breaking on Linux until I fixed this one thing
Linux Tips

I almost went back to wired headphones before discovering this easy fix.

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