My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

I've spent decades testing nearly every Linux desktop. Which one should you try today? I've narrowed your options down to ...

Ubuntu’s latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS ...

You can totally install FreeBSD on these laptops without issues, claims OS maintainer

A new initiative highlights which laptops can run FreeBSD without issues, indicating broader hardware support than many might ...
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Intent redirection vulnerability in third-party SDK exposed millions of Android wallets to potential risk

A severe Android intent‑redirection vulnerability in a widely deployed SDK exposed sensitive user data across millions of ...

Vivo launches Android 17 Developer Preview: Supported devices and installation steps

Vivo finally joins its Chinese rivals, Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme, to offer its users early access to Android 17 via the ...

Ubuntu’s minimum RAM requirements will get a more realistic bump to at least 6GB.

As OMG Ubuntu points out, the new minimum is in place beginning with version 26.04, scheduled for release on April 23rd. You’ll still be able to install Ubuntu on systems with less RAM, if you can ...