Artix Linux is a rolling-release distribution based on Arch Linux, offering users the flexibility to choose between different init systems such as OpenRC, runit, and s6. This guide will walk you ...

I tested almost every mainstream distro under the sun to replace my workstation OS and to revive old laptops. I decided I have to identify my needs (like modern interface and stability) before ...

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

Linux is many things to many people. For me, it's served just about every purpose that an operating system is capable of. I've used it on desktops, servers, phones, tablets, the cloud, and countless ...

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Both elementary OS and Linux Mint are great for new users. Each distribution appeals to a different type of user. You can install and use both for free. Linux has ...

Everyone is a Linux user, but almost no one knows it. The operating system is a strange beast. You’d be hard pressed to come up with another tool so widely used, so widely deployed, and so absolutely ...

Jack Wallen takes a look at a new Linux distribution with a very unique and impressive way of employing security. I’ve tried just about every concept behind every Linux desktop on the market. Some of ...

Which version of Java should you use in Linux? Learn how to easily switch between different versions with a tutorial from Jack Wallen. You will probably come across a ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Linux ...