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Fedora Linux 40 Now Available With GNOME 46 Desktop

New features, faster performance, and new branding for the Atomic desktops.

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Forget Windows Emulation, These Game Stores Sell Native Linux Games

Ditch Windows emulation and dive into the world of seamless Linux gaming!

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How to Enable Developer Mode on Your Chromebook

Flip the switch to install Android APKs, access the root system, and more.

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What's New in Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble Numbat"

Ubuntu 24.04: Noble or nobbled?

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GNOME 46: Does It Make the Switch to Linux Worth It?

Could GNOME 46 seal the deal on switching to Linux?

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7 Reasons Why I Prefer Linux Over Windows for My Desktop

Windows is good, but Linux is better when it comes to desktops.

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This Is the Secret to a Hassle-Free Linux Desktop

Well, we're not declaring it the Year of the Linux Desktop quite yet.

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I Made My Friends Think I Was a Linux Hacker Using These 5 Fun Commands

No planets were hacked in the making of this article.

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Kodi Moves to Flatpak for Linux Installations

The transition will be rocky, but it comes with some benefits.

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Ubuntu Linux LTS Releases Can Now Get 12 Years of Updates

The new Legacy Support program will help specialized systems stay secure for over a decade.

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Windows Subsystem for Linux Might Get Easier to Use

Microsoft is proposing a way to set up and manage WSL without terminal commands.

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GNOME 46 Arrives With Desktop Enhancements, Faster Files, and More

The update Linux desktop will be included in Ubuntu 24.04 and Fedora 40.

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WayDroid is the Easiest Way to Run Android Apps on Linux

Anbox is no more, but another contender has entered the ring.

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Linux Kernel 6.8 Arrives with Future-Forward Features

Plus some performance improvements for Raspberry Pi 5 and Intel Core Ultra PCs.

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What Is Void Linux, and What Makes It Unique?

Stop shouting into the void and put it on your computer.

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Sorry Linux, HDMI 2.1 Can't Have Open-Source Drivers

Open-source enthusiasts and Linux users should stick with DisplayPort.

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KDE 6 Update Arrives With Big Plasma Desktop Updates for Linux

The Plasma desktop for Linux and cross-platform KDE apps just got massive updates.

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CrossOver 24 Improves Windows Apps on Mac & Linux (And It’s on Sale)

It's one of the best ways to run Windows apps and games on Mac.

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