XDA Developers on MSN

Linux distros are now competing on design, and I love it

So, building distros that are easy to install, set up, and use is also a priority now. Linux is not a second-choice operating ...
XDA Developers on MSN

These 5 Linux distros already implement Wayland instead of X11

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

Kali Linux 2025.4 released with 3 new tools, desktop updates

Kali Linux has released version 2025.4, its final update of the year, introducing three new hacking tools, desktop environment improvements, the preview of Wifipumpkin3 in NetHunter, and enhanced ...
Geeky Gadgets

Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into a Desktop Powerhouse with Alpine Linux

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 ...
ZDNet

New to Linux? 5 desktop environments I recommend you try first - and why

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 ...
The Verge

The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry ...
Bleeping Computer

APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware in new attacks

The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India. Although the attacks described in the two reports use ...
Android Authority

Hands-on: We ran full desktop Linux apps on an Android phone!

An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The feature is currently experimental, ...
LinuxInsider

The Year of the Linux Desktop? This Time, the Data Says Yes

The annual assertion by open-source developers that the year of the Linux desktop is here may finally be more than a mere catchphrase. According to the web traffic analysis website StatCounter, Linux ...
ExtremeTech

5% Of All Desktop PCs in the US Are Now Running Linux

Linux is now the fourth most popular desktop operating system in America, according to the latest report from StatCounter. This comes at a time of record adoption for the niche OS, which has now ...
ZDNet

Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how

At long last, after years of waiting for the "Year of the Linux desktop," we're getting somewhere. According to the US Federal Government Website and App Analytics, which I trust far more than I do ...