I compared this premium Linux laptop to my MacBook Pro – it won in surprising ways
[ad_1] Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 pros and cons Pros Sturdy aluminum chassis Brilliant display with 300Hz refresh rate Solid productivity performance Cons Variable battery life Make sure you pick the right keyboard layout Laptop can get pricey Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Tuxedo Computers is a German company that’s been making computers […]
How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse
[ad_1] Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Netrunner is a Linux distribution for all. Based on Debian, Netrunner uses a tweaked KDE desktop. Netrunner might not win design awards, but it works very well. KDE Plasma is one of the best desktop environments on […]
This Linux distro offers an easy DNS switcher – but there’s more to it that I like
[ad_1] Jack Wallen and Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways iDealOS is an MXLinux-based distribution. You’ll get an easy-to-use DNS switcher and content filtering in Firefox. There’s plenty of preinstalled software, so you can hit the ground running. Blink, and a new Linux distribution will have appeared on the market, which I find to be […]
NebiOS turns your Linux desktop into a Google Workspace alternative – with one caveat
[ad_1] Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways NebiOS is a unique Linux distribution. NebiDE uses the Wayfire compositor, based on Wayland. NebiOS isn’t ready to be your daily OS, but it’s fun to try. NebiOS is a unique Linux distribution for several reasons. First off, it […]
Want to develop your Linux skills? I’ve found the perfect distro for you
[ad_1] Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Nutyx isn’t your ordinary Linux distribution. The ‘Linux-from-scratch’ distro will challenge you. Nutyx can be downloaded and installed for free. For most users, the point-and-click of modern Linux is just fine. After all, who wants to work […]
RAM too expensive? Here’s how to speed up your Linux system anyway – for free
[ad_1] Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways With the price of RAM skyrocketing, try this to speed up Linux. This configuration is simple to do. Some distributions include ZRAM by default. The last time I checked the price of memory (RAM), I was shocked. According to […]
This Linux project proves you can bring back Windows 8 – but not why you should
[ad_1] Er-bharat/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways A Linux developer has created a Windows 8 DE. Win8DE looks very much like Windows 8. This new desktop is still in alpha stages. Remember Windows 8? I’m sure I can guess what you remember from that less-than-ideal iteration of Windows. The UI. […]
Rhino Linux vs EndeavorOS: Which rolling release distro should you choose?
[ad_1] Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Both Rhino Linux and EndeavorOS are rolling release distros. Rhino Linux is based on Ubuntu, and EndeavorOS is based on Arch Linux. One of these distros has the edge for those who are […]
My 11 favorite Linux distributions of all time, ranked
[ad_1] Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Linux is on the rise. I believe the popularity of the open-source operating system will continue to increase. Although Linux didn’t reach the 10% mark as I had expected by the end of the year, all signs point […]
I’ve tried nearly every Linux package manager – these remain my favorite
[ad_1] luza studios via E+ / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Linux has numerous package managers. There are command-line and GUI tools for the task. Not all package managers are created equal. When I first started using Linux, the package manager was called “source code,” as in […]