That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.

Due to the recent unfortunate demise of a couple of my computers I found myself in need of a new laptop on rather short notice. I found an Acer Aspire 5 on sale at about half price here in Switzerland ...

In my previous post, I described loading five different Linux distributions onto my new Acer Aspire 5. In this post, I will add four more. But first I would like to add a bit more information about ...

Mawson compared Windows 10 version 1903 and Linux Mint 19.1 Cinnamon on the HP 245 G6 laptop (which originally shipped with Windows 10) which contains a meager AMD E2-9000e APU. The machine has a ...

Linux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11. Here's what stood out after I made the move.

While Linux is definitely not the most well-known operating system for a computer, it’s one worth considering. Linux uses open source programming, meaning dedicated user groups write and edit the code ...

My laptop could not upgrade to Windows 11, so I decided to move to Linux. This was the best decision I ever made for my computers, and I’m hooked on this operating system. Even if you can switch over ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

Hopefully the final push that makes you go open source.

The Linux Mint project recently unveiled Linux Mint 17.3. The latest release from this Ubuntu-based Linux distro just might be the best Linux desktop around. Linux Mint 17.3 arrived a few days late ...

Linux Mint 17, dubbed “Qiana,” is one of the best releases from this community since Linux Mint 13 arrived in 2012 with the Cinnamon desktop. Qiana is filled with extensive improvements and ...