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 ...

KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek

Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS. KDE Linux offers the purest version.

Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can

OpenNow is an open-source alternative to the official GeForce Now apps and browser tools, available for Windows, Mac, and ...

RPCS3's New 2026 System Requirements List RTX 4070 And RX 7800 XT As 4K-Ready

The developers behind the open source PS3 emulator RPCS3 have released new system requirements and they're quite steep.
Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...
Liliputing

Sentinel Core mini ITX board lets you use a GPU with a Raspberry Pi CM5 (crowdfunding)

The Sentinel Core board measures 170 x 170mm (6.7″ x 6.7″) and should fit into most computer cases designed for mini ITX boards. It has the dual 100-pin connector used to attach a Raspberry Pi CM5, ...
CNET

Computer Won't Run Windows 11? Google's ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative

To run ChromeOS Flex, the target laptop (or desktop) will need to be Intel or AMD x86-64-bit compatible (newer than 2010 for ...
OSTechNix

Anthropic Partners with Linux Foundation and Tech Giants to Secure Critical Software

Anthropic brings the Linux Foundation and many tech giants under Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos AI Model to secure ...