Elementary OS 8.1 is now available, and it raises a real question for PC users frustrated with Windows 11. Is this the Linux desktop that finally makes switching feel safe, calm, and practical?
LXQt 2.3.0 continues refining the lightweight Qt desktop with better Wayland support, smoother panel behavior, and everyday usability improvements.
Canonical has revealed the official name of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Called Resolute Raccoon, the Linux distribution will arrive in April 2026 with long term support.
Zorin OS 18 beta is now available, bringing a new design, OneDrive support, window tiling, and better app guidance for users switching from Windows 10.
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” has arrived, built on Debian 13 Trixie instead of Ubuntu. Here’s what you need to know about requirements, known issues, and how to test the beta release.
AerynOS ends August with its third release of 2025, bringing KDE Plasma, package sets, new moss commands, and installer improvements.
The Kubuntu Focus NX GEN 3 is a small Linux desktop that delivers serious power, fast storage, and a curated OS setup for a great out-of-the-box experience.
Linux Mint 22.2 is nearly ready for beta testing and brings fingerprint support, updated themes, Wayland tweaks, and more. LMDE 7 follows in September.
GNOME 49 Alpha has landed with major changes for the Linux desktop, including the removal of Totem and Evince, the debut of new core apps like Showtime and Papers, and the disabling of X11 sessions by default as GNOME pushes further into a Wayland-only future.
Linux Kamarada 15.6 builds on openSUSE Leap with a smoother GNOME 45 desktop, built-in phone syncing, and a powerful set of utilities that make it ideal for beginners and everyday desktop users.
KDE just pushed out Plasma 6.4.1, and while it’s technically a bug-fix release, it includes a surprisingly major change: the “highlight window” effect is now disabled by default. This is the visual effect where other windows fade away when you hover over a Task Manager thumbnail. Why the sudden shift? It turns out this flashy … Read more
Plasma 6.4 is here, and if you’re running Linux, this update is definitely worth your attention. KDE continues to refine its flagship desktop environment, and the latest release brings meaningful changes that go beyond visual tweaks. For starters, you can now set different window tiling layouts on each virtual desktop. That means your coding workflow … Read more