Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Dinky is GUI-like with tabs and themes; Ne is keyboard-forward. Replace Nano with a modern alternative.

For Linux and MacOS, Fresh is the best of both worlds - a terminal text editor with GUI-like options. I'm all for it.

Linux workspaces have been around for a long time, but Windows 11 virtual desktops are actually a bit better. Here are some reaasons why.

GitHub hosts powerful open source apps you can use daily, from Immich for photo backups and Upscayl for image upscaling to VERT for file conversion, BC Uninstaller for cleanup, Mole for Mac storage, ...

Apple Shortcuts, which lets users write custom automations, recently earned some new capabilities thanks to Apple Intelligence. Here’s how to make the most of this upgrade. Look, I get it: Apple ...

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As of October 2025, the public release of the Ubuntu distribution of Linux is turning 21 years old. With the end of life of Windows 10 earlier this month, students may have considered switching ...

I've just installed WinBoat and it's really impressive the way it integrates seamlessly with Linux. And because you (WinBoat) did a really good job, I applied my windows optimizations (like debloat).

Early adopters are in precarious situations regularly. These investors back new ways of imaginging, developing, and delivering the kinds of experiences we often take for granted. That comes with risk, ...