I'm a Linux geek and have been using Ubuntu since its original release in 2004. These are the essential settings, apps, and tweaks I recommend to every beginner.

After installing both distros on the same hardware, Fedora’s cleaner defaults and smoother app experience made a stronger ...

An Ubuntu Bash shell as a Windows app? Fantastic! Here's how to proceed. Microsoft has ruled the operating system world for many years, and it's staggering to see how many computers run Microsoft ...

All good things must come to an end, including free Ubuntu CDs via Canonical’s ShipIt program. Though a major factor in Ubuntu’s success, Canonical is cutting costs and closing the doors on the free ...

I've held off on reviewing Ubuntu Kylin for a long time. One part of the explanation is that there's a certain mystery to this Linux distribution that's confused some and worried others, but Ubuntu ...

I've been using Ubuntu for decades. Whether you're new to the OS or returning to it after a while, these are the essential apps, hidden settings, and useful tweaks you need to know about.

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux distributions, and it's my favorite. In part because, while it's based on Debian Linux and Ubuntu, it goes its own way. For example, its developers created ...