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MX Linux, renowned for its flexibility and user-centric design, is set to undergo significant changes with the upcoming release of MX 25. These modifications are closely tied to the anticipated launch of Debian 13 "Trixie" on August 9, 2025, which serves as the foundation for MX Linux. The most...

KDE Linux, once codenamed "Project Banana," has officially stepped into public view, aiming to redefine what a desktop Linux distribution can be with a design focus on security, reliability, and a modern update model. Although it is still firmly in the pre-alpha testing stage, the project is...

For many years, Windows has dominated the desktop operating system landscape, with countless users adopting Windows 10 and Windows 11 as their daily drivers. The inertia of familiarity, convenience, and software compatibility has made it difficult for even the most user-friendly Linux...

With Microsoft officially sunsetting support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, millions of PC users are suddenly at a crossroads. Fewer than one in three existing devices worldwide meet the requirements for Windows 11, thanks to technical mandates like TPM 2.0 and modern CPUs. For the...

Mainstream Windows users are facing a wake-up call of historic proportions as Microsoft has officially set October 14 as the end-of-life date for Windows 10, used by over a billion devices across the globe. For years, these users have surfed the familiar waves of Windows, often viewing Linux as...

For many Windows users looking to break free from Microsoft's increasingly restrictive ecosystem, the idea of switching to Linux can seem tempting—but also intimidating. Long gone are the days when Linux was synonymous with cryptic command-line adventures and inscrutable software installations...

Rhino Linux 2023.1 marks a remarkable milestone not only for its core developer AJ but also for the ever-expanding world of Linux desktop distributions, particularly those tailored for small-form-factor computers like the Raspberry Pi. Gone is the uncertainty of beta testing—users across...

As Microsoft winds down support for Windows 10, a sense of urgency and uncertainty sweeps across a vast population of PC users—nearly a billion, based on recent Windows 10 usage statistics. With only four months remaining before official updates cease, individuals, businesses, and schools are...

Switching from Windows to Linux is often portrayed as a daunting leap, but for those who make the journey—willingly or reluctantly—the experience is as illuminating as it is challenging. After years of loyalty to Microsoft's familiar ecosystem, the process of trying out Linux Mint as a primary...

OpenMamba is a Linux distribution that may not immediately leap to the top of the mainstream desktop charts, but quietly persists as a fascinating artefact in the ever-diversifying garden of open-source operating systems. Its signature green visual palette is more than mere aesthetic...

Spending nearly a decade regularly switching between Linux distributions is not just a test of patience and curiosity—it’s a living testament to the variety and depth that the Linux ecosystem has to offer. Few operating systems can spark such loyalty—or provoke such strong, divisive...

The world of desktop computing is undergoing a profound transformation as Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-life. Many users, especially those with older hardware, are seeking alternatives that combine familiarity with modern, flexible underpinnings. One project that’s begun to capture...

For decades, the debate over which operating system offers the most user-friendly, performance-driven environment has simmered, with Linux frequently pitched as the ideal alternative for those disenchanted with the state of Windows. But migrations from one ecosystem to another remain rare; deep...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Linux distributions, LastOS emerges as a distinctive remix of Linux Mint 22.1, tailored to bridge the gap for Windows users transitioning to Linux. Crafted by Glenn Chugg, also known as LiveFreeDead, LastOS leverages the Penguins' Eggs remastering tool to offer...

For decades, the world of desktop operating systems has been dominated by a familiar battle: Windows versus everything else. As someone who grew up living and breathing Windows—from the pixelated charm of Windows 3.1, through the game-changing Windows XP era, to the ambitious pushes of Windows...

With Microsoft winding down support for Windows 10, one of the world’s most popular operating systems, a pivotal moment has arrived for millions. The “End of 10” campaign, a grassroots push to welcome users to Linux, is capturing attention as frustration brews over Windows 11’s shifting...

For many Windows users, the approach of Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline is a moment of decision: upgrade to Windows 11—if your hardware allows—or explore new alternatives. With the hardware requirements for Windows 11 excluding a significant portion of older machines, several users are...

Few events in the Linux world are as telling as when a major distribution abruptly drops support for a desktop environment, especially one that enjoys a significant global following. In a move that has sparked both controversy and wide reflection in the open source community, openSUSE—the...

As the end of support for Windows 10 draws ever closer, millions of users are facing an uncomfortable crossroads: whether to move to the increasingly restrictive world of Windows 11, risk security vulnerabilities by sticking with an unsupported operating system, or embrace a whole new way of...

Microsoft Drops Windows 10 Support in 2025: Time to Upgrade to Windows 11 Microsoft's support update announcement has set off a chain reaction, prompting enthusiasts and everyday users alike to re-examine their upgrade plans. With Windows 10 support officially ending on October 14, 2025, users...