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Ubuntu 26.04 is polished, but Fedora 44 asked less from me out of the box
After installing both distros on the same hardware, Fedora’s cleaner defaults and smoother app experience made a stronger first impression.
Linux desktops have been stuck in old habits, and Hyprland breaks that pattern
Hyprland turns the Linux desktop into something faster, cleaner, and more personal, even if it takes some work to get there.
SteamOS 3.9 is the closest thing to a perfect desktop Linux I've ever used
SteamOS 3.9 fixed the Linux frustrations I’m tired of and came closer to a perfect desktop than I've ever seen.
These 4 Linux tools solve problems the default apps shouldn't have left unsolved
Mint feels finished on day one, but then the small annoyances start lining up.
The Flatpak versus native packages debate finally made sense when I stopped looking for a winner
It doesn’t have to be a winner-take-all debate. Using both changed how I manage Linux apps for the better.
I'm excited for the next generation of Linux distros, and for one big reason
With atomic updates and immutable approaches, gaming-focused Linux distributions like Bazzite are shaping the future for gaming.
Stop using these 6 built-in Linux commands; I found something way better
These alternatives have replaced several default commands for me.
With my PC upgrade plans foiled, I've resorted to bringing old systems to life with these 4 distros
And yes, they have proper GUI elements
DietPi turns a Raspberry Pi into a fully functional server with just one script
Discover the hidden feature in DietPi that allows you to automate your Raspberry Pi setup with a single script.
I found a Proxmox tool that turns a long setup into simple menus, and I'm annoyed I didn't know about it sooner
PECU turns tedious setup work into simple menus, and it quickly became a tool I wish hadn’t taken me so long to find.
4 derivatives of popular Linux distros that are better than the originals
These distros bring more to the table
Most people install Linux wrong, and it ruins their first impression forever
A few choices can make or break your transition
Linux's app problem isn't compatibility anymore, it's Flatpak and Snap splitting the desktop in two
Both try to solve the chaos of Linux app delivery, but their split creates even more confusion, inconsistent behavior, and a constant trust tax.
pearOS looks like macOS and runs like Arch; that's either genius or terrifying
Of course, if it grows too popular, you-know-who will try to shut it down
KDE Connect turned my Android phone into the best PC peripheral I own
KDE Connect made my phone an integral part of my workflow, and I use it for remote control, media playback, and even shell commands.
COSMIC desktop convinced me to leave GNOME, and I'm not looking back
Customization isn't secondary in COSMIC and unlike GNOME, it's possible to alter every minor detail on your desktop.
5 ways Wayland isn’t living up to its promises yet
Wayland has improved quickly, but screen sharing, NVIDIA quirks, scaling, power tools, and accessibility still expose some seriously rough edges.
Timeshift saved my Linux install after I broke it tweaking things I shouldn't have
When extensive tweaking goes wrong, Timeshift can recover your Linux installation.
I ran Arch for a year before realizing I should have used CachyOS
After a year on Arch Linux, CachyOS showed me how much time I was spending on maintenance instead of actually using my PC.