As I've grown more comfortable with Linux, I've discovered alternative methods of installing apps. Sometimes, they're better ...

Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 ...

Eighteen new GNU releases in the last month (as of June 30, 2026): apl-2.0: GNU APL is a free interpreter for the programming language APL. It is an implementation of the ISO stan ...

Kali Linux 2026.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 9 new tools and numerous Kali ...

Intrigued by its promises of Zen-like calm and simplicity, I first installed Zenclora Linux a few months back. The look and feel is minimalist enough for my tastes, but I can’t say that I quite ...

There’s no other way to say it: Debian is different. It’s one of two Linux distributions that date back to 1993, the other being Slackware. It’s the upstream base for an astonishing range of other ...

While not as polished as it appears on the surface, the free, highly customizable Ubuntu operating system serves as an excellent introduction to Linux, installing easily and running well. If you're ...

Apt is more than just a software installer. The Debian/Ubuntu package manager can do much more. With these commands at your disposal, apt becomes more powerful. I've used Debian/Ubuntu-based ...

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Modern Chromebooks support installing Linux apps, meaning the Play Store isn’t the only place to download apps. This makes Chrome OS devices all the more valuable, given that they can run everything ...