When you've used Linux for over 20 years, you don't need much hand-holding.

Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

Linux has a reputation for being complex, but not all distributions require you to be a power user. In fact, the difference between many Linux distributions is like night and day. Some are designed ...

Linux. This not so well-known but widely used operating system is often too scary for beginners to even want to try. This article is intended for those of you who would like to know a bit more about ...

If you're looking for a change from Windows, Linux Mint with the Cinnamon interface is worth considering. As a seasoned Linux user, I find Linux Mint 21.3 to be exceptional, and I highly recommend it ...

That sets up a potentially daunting decision if you're going in blind (though I enjoy that approach)! But choice should be viewed as a positive element in the Linux world. So my goal here is to ...

For all the media attention that goes to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, and the other leading Linux distributions, casual observers would have to be forgiven if they have no idea that hundreds of other ...

What is a Linux distro? A desktop operating system comprises different parts, be it Windows, Linux, or macOS. You need the core of the OS, known as a kernel (in this case, the Linux kernel), and the ...

So you have decided to give the Linux operating system a try. You have heard it is a good stable operating system with lots of free software and you are ready to give ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...