FreeBSD 15 reminded me that boring operating systems are sometimes the whole point
…It is not trying to beat desktop Linux at desktop Linux’s own game, and I am not sure it needs to. Its value is in being a dependable operating system for…
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Tux Manager is the perfect Linux Task Manager replacement for Windows refugees
…Related 7 tools to make your Linux desktop look amazing Make your desktop uniquely yours. Tux Manager brings the familiarity of Task Manager to Linux It looks superb, too Over on the…
Outlook is Microsoft’s neglected masterpiece
…We aren’t asking for revolutionary new tech; we are simply asking for the return of the speed, stability, and thoughtful utility that made us fall in love with the desktop client…
Aurora is the KDE side of Bluefin, and it might be the most polished Linux desktop right now
…for better stability, while the 'immutable' one prevents anything from editing the system files to prevent performance degradation. The Fedora Atomic family comes with different 'flavors' depending on what desktop environment you…
I dropped my DDR5 down a speed tier, and the performance difference was basically nothing
…He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or…
The best cheap Linux-based desktop you can buy was never designed to run Linux
…overall stability. Buying one used lets you benefit from that design without paying the original Apple tax. The hardware value is hard to beat used Efficient Apple Silicon gives cheap desktops real…
CAMM2 is replacing the RAM stick as we know it, and your next laptop will prove it
…Sign in to your XDA account Since the 1990s, RAM has existed in the form of Dual In-Line Memory Modules, or DIMMs, on both desktops and laptops. These "RAM sticks" have…
Most Linux regret is actually distro regret, and you probably gave up too soon
…On top of all that are the desktop environments. If the Linux kernel is the core, and the distro is the engine, then the desktop environment is the control panel with which…
My Windows 11 PC now has the iconic Windows XP taskbar, and it's weirdly perfect
…Windhawk See at Windhawk Related Windhawk makes Windows 11 beautiful, but at a great cost System stability is invaluable until you realize its fragility. My Windows 11 desktop finally feels personal again…
I love this lightweight VS Code alternative, and it even supports plugins
…I’m also glad to see Greny’s presence on the major desktop platforms. As someone who constantly jumps between a MacBook and a Windows desktop, I need a toolkit that travels…