Hands-On with System76’s COSMIC Desktop for Pop!_OS Linux 21.04
A first look at the COSMIC desktop environment developed by System76 for its upcoming Pop!_OS Linux 21.04 distribution release and based on the GNOME 3.38 desktop environment series.
Category: Reviews
First Look at Solus GNOME with the GNOME 40 Desktop
A look at the Solus GNOME distribution with the latest GNOME 40 desktop environment.
Hands-On with Kali Linux on the Raspberry Pi 4: A Match Made in Heaven
A review of the Kali Linux operating system for ethical hacking and penetration testing on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM.
First Look at Fedora Linux’s New i3 Spin: Heaven for Tiling WM Fans
A first look at Fedora Linux’s upcoming i3 spin, which features the i3 tiling window manager. The spin will be released as part of Fedora Linux 34 in late April 2021.
‘Just Perfection’ GNOME Shell Extension Now Lets You Customize Your GNOME 40 Desktop
The ‘Just Perfection’ GNOME Shell extension now supports the latest GNOME 40 desktop environment and lets you fully customize its appearance and behavior.
First Look at Ubuntu Budgie 21.04 on Raspberry Pi 4
A first look at the upcoming Ubuntu Budgie 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) operating system featuring the latest Budgie desktop environment on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM.
Meet TeLOS Linux, a Sleek New Debian-Based Distro with a Modern Approach on the Linux Desktop
Meet TeLOS Linux, a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution that promises a different, modern approach to the Linux desktop with KDE and GNOME apps on top of the latest KDE Plasma desktop environment.
Hands-On with Raspup on Raspberry Pi 4: Puppy Linux for Tinkerers
A review of the Raspup Linux, a port of the lightweight Puppy Linux distro optimized for Raspberry Pi devices, on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM.
Hands-On with Ubuntu Unity 20.10 on the Raspberry Pi 4
A review of the unofficial Ubuntu Unity flavor featuring the Unity desktop environment on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM.
Hands-On with Manjaro Linux ARM on Raspberry Pi 4: A Gem!
A review of the Manjaro Linux ARM operating system featuring the Xfce desktop environment on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM.
Top 10 Best Alternatives to Raspberry Pi OS for Your Raspberry Pi Computer
Here are some of the best alternatives to Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian), the official Linux-based operating system for the Raspberry Pi computer.
First Look at GNOME 40’s New Design Changes in Fedora 34
An early look at the new Activities Overview and GNOME Shell design of the upcoming GNOME 40 desktop environment on the Fedora 34 operating system.
Best Linux Distros for the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD Gaming Laptop
A rundown of the best GNU/Linux distributions for the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop with AMD Ryzen 4000H series CPUs with integrated AMD Radeon Renoir graphics, and dedicated NVIDIA graphics.
Hands-On with SparkyLinux 5.14 on the Raspberry Pi 4
A hands-on article with the SparkyLinux 5.14 operating system featuring the Openbox window manager on the Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer with 8GB RAM.
First Look at MX Linux Fluxbox on the Raspberry Pi 4
A first look at the MX Linux operating system with the Fluxbox window manager on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer with 8GB RAM.
Ubuntu 20.10 on the Raspberry Pi 4 Rocks: A Review
An in-depth review of the Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) operating system on the Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer with 8GB RAM.
First Look at OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 on the Raspberry Pi 4
A first look at the OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 operating system with the KDE Plasma desktop environment on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer with 8GB RAM.
First Look at KDE Plasma’s New Kickoff Applications Menu
Here’s my first look at KDE Plasma’s new Kickoff applications menu, which will land as part of the upcoming Plasma 5.21 desktop environment series, due for release in mid-February 2021.
Fosshost Interview: Open Source Hosting Provider for FOSS Projects
9to5Linux’s interview with the founder of Fosshost.org, a free hosting provider for FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) projects.
First Look at the GNOME 3.38 Desktop on Ubuntu 20.10
A first look at the new features and improvements of the GNOME 3.38 desktop environment in the Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) operating system.