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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will lose standard support on May 29, 2025, so you'll need to upgrade or enable Extended Security Maintenance. Here's how to enable ESM support.
Canonical has released Ubuntu 25.04 to the general public. This release brings new versions of GNOME and the Linux kernel, but it's only going to be supported for a short time.
Fedora 42 was released a few days ago, including Fedora Silverblue 42, a unique atomic operating system that's more resistant to errors. Here's how to upgrade to version 42 and roll back if necessary.
Fedora Workstation 42 is now available for download. It includes loads of new features, including GNOME 48, which has notification stacking, new fonts, well-being settings, and more.
The Linux Mint team has shared their work from March 2025, revealing features for upcoming Mint releases.
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Microsoft's recent antics make it a great time to give Linux a shot. This guide highlights 10 FOSS apps to try when you make the switch.
We have seen them time and again: BSODs, error screens, and other embarrassing stuff computers have done in public. Here are 20 of them.
An Nvidia engineer has helped resolve an AMD driver issue while it itself deals with Windows problems. There's some back-story here.
Tails 6.14.1 refines the Tor Browser's confinement, allowing it to safely access folders across your home folder and persistent storage, instead of just the Downloads folder.
An Intel employee has given a funny response to Linus Torvalds as they clean up the "disgusted broken turd" pointed out by Torvalds.
Microsoft's exFAT file system is again getting a huge performance boost on Linux. And once more, Sony is at the forefront.
CachyOS's March update is here, with out-of-the-box support for the newest GPUs, including RDNA4 and RTX 50 series. It even gets your ROG Ally running nicely.
Canonical has unveiled the beta version of Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin,' offering a sneak peek at the upcoming final release on April 17th.
Zorin OS 17.3 is out with a new default browser, new features, bug fixes, and privacy improvements, among other enhancements.
A new version of the Linux distribution EndeavourOS, dubbed 'Mercury Neo', aims to provide an easy-to-use experience with the very latest software, including Linux 6.13.7.
GNOME 48 is now stable after six months of development. It comes with lots of new features including the first font refresh in 14 years.
Fedora 42 Beta is now available for download. In around one month, the stable version will be released. So, it's looking for people to test the beta and report bugs.
The Debian project has announced the availability of Debian 12.10. This is not a major update, but it is useful if you download Debian to install on a PC, as you don't have to install extra updates.
Tails 6.13 is now available for download. The privacy-focused Linux distribution has made its Tor Connection assistant even more user-friendly in this update.
Writing Windows to a USB device in Linux can be a struggle, but it needn't be. Follow this guide to set up Windows installation media in a flash.
KDE Plasma, one of the most popular desktop environments for Linux, has received a new update with improved screen color accuracy and more.
Ubuntu has announced a new tar-based distribution format for WSL, simplifying deployment and customization for enterprises.
This guide can help both beginners and seasoned computer users alike learn all the important parts of choosing, using and installing Linux.
In a weirdly surprising move, Facebook is restricting posts related to Linux content on its platform and flagging them against its Community Guidelines, including popular site DistroWatch.
Solus 4.7, a popular Linux distribution, is now available for download. It comes with updated software including a newer Linux kernel. It also has improved support for Nvidia GPUs.
A couple of new VirtualBox releases are out. The updates bring Windows 11 24H2 BSOD fix and manymore improvements.
If you are willing to make the switch from Windows to Linux and are looking at gaming performance, you will want to have an AMD GPU and not an Nvidia.
Canonical has pushed a patch for rsync after researchers uncovered serious vulnerabilities that enable remote code execution attacks.
Linux Mint 22.1, codenamed Xia, has passed final ISO checks, meaning it's ready for release. While not announced yet, you can already download it; read on for instructions.
Linus Torvalds is quite happy this holiday season with how things have been going in his personal and professional life. As such, he has offered to build a guitar pedal for one lucky developer.
Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" is almost here. According to the Linux Mint website, the stable version of the ISO is now undergoing final checks.
Tails 6.11 has just been released with a new feature that warns you about partitioning errors. This is an early warning system against potential persistent storage data loss.
The Raspberry Pi 5, which was launched in 2023, is now available with 16 GB of RAM for $120. It's ideal for power users and running professional applications.
ESET has suggested that users who are unable to update to Windows 11 due to unsupported hardware can try switching to Linux.
The Linux foundation seems ready to finally axe a Microsoft-made remote network protocol for USB that is still a part of modern Windows operating systems.
If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable.
VMware Workstation Pro and Player received new updates today with fixes for freezes and crash issues on Windows and Linux.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta has defied naming conventions by going with the codename Xia instead of a name beginning with W.
