Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Wayland is no longer experimental. These five Linux distros already ship with Wayland as the default instead of X11.

One is the world's oldest Linux distro, the other isn't Linux at all. Each delivers superb stability - let's compare.

If you own a Raspberry Pi, you can start several operating systems from a single boot medium. All you need is a micro SD card ...

Windows, macOS, and Linux are the three major desktop OSs in today’s world. However, there could soon be a new contender, with Google stepping up to the plate (via The Verge). You’ve probably used ...

Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe ...

Black, unassuming, about the size of a pack of chewing gum: On the surface, the Fire TV 4K Select stick released in mid-October looks just like any other streaming device made by Amazon. Plug it into ...

Valve recently announced the Steam Machine, set to launch in early 2026. By definition, it’s a gaming PC, but it aims to provide a more console-like experience – one that we’ve already been enjoying ...

Valve’s newly announced Steam Frame VR headset will be the first running SteamOS, the company’s Linux-based operating system. But it may not be the last. In the same way that Valve is open to other ...

It’s finally happening! The year of the Linux… PC gaming handheld device. (Okay, that doesn’t quite roll off the tongue.) According to the latest Steam hardware survey, Linux has just over 3 percent ...

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...