My Surface laptop finally started showing its age, and try as I might, there wasn’t much I could do to improve its performance. So I took the ultimate step: I installed Linux on a Microsoft Surface ...

Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.

Pear OS has had a bit of history. It started out as a Debian-based Linux distribution called Pear OS. Then, out of nowhere, it was renamed Comice OS. The rename gremlins struck again, and it was back ...

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, powered by the Snapdragon chip, is a versatile and powerful device that can be transformed into an ideal machine for software development. The video below from Alex ...

I'm using Linux Mint 15 now and will installing Linux Mint 16 or fedora 20 on it if I get it. I did do a search for Linux compatibility, but all found was old information on older models and problems ...

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs. Born almost five years ago, Focus Computers ...

Small, thin, and light. Plenty of power for most tasks and an option to add discrete graphics. Nice 2.8K non-glare matte screen. 10-hour battery life with casual use. Excellent Linux experience. Can ...

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