How to rescue an old laptop by installing Linux on it

Linux offers a lightweight, simple operating system for your aging hardware. Try this before trashing your old laptop or ...

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS ...

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use ...
ZDNet

You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how

With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern ...

I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.
How-To Geek on MSN

Why I don't use Linux on my desktop PC

I want to love Linux as a desktop OS, I really do.
The Verge

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...