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Get the most out of Earth’s best open-source operating system. We highlight the best Linux distros, software, and games, plus share useful tips for anyone switching from Windows or macOS.

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Running Bottles with Vkcube
This free tool runs Windows apps on the Linux I already have — and it's not Wine

Might be time to pop a bottle.

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Holding up an Intel NUC PC with TurnKey Linux File Server installed
I got a free Mini PC, and TurnKey Linux made it a cloud-backed NAS

An old mechanical drive, TurnKey Linux, and Amazon S3 gave my important files local convenience and off-site protection.

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Hands showing thumbs up and thumbs down around the Linux logo, indicating mixed opinions on the operating system.
Everyone says Linux is better than Windows, but I’m not buying it

I get the love for Linux; I just don’t share it.

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FreeBSD within a virtual machine
I installed FreeBSD expecting a Linux alternative and discovered something completely different

A different use case doesn't mean it's unusable.

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The Haiku text render test
I spent a week inside the operating system that refused to become Linux

A fascinating open-source operating system.

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A Grgou to the side of a monitor displaying Zorin startup
After a decade on Windows, I finally understand why Linux users never go back

I expected Linux to feel too technical for everyday use. Zorin changed that, and a few small differences helped me understand why people stay.

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doas neofetch command running on Linux Mint terminal.
Linux makes old computers feel faster, not actually faster

Your CPU didn't suddenly get younger.

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Hand holding a Steam Deck console showing LEGO Batman in Steam
I ditched Steam Link for this free app and game streaming finally looked right

And much more than just game streaming.

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microsoft recall on windows 11.
Microsoft's own mistakes are pushing users toward Linux faster than anyone expected

Too many blunders.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on an Asus ROG G14 (2025) gaming laptop
Linux finally does HDR gaming right — here's the exact setup
HDR

Easy, but with a few asterisks.

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A tile from Steam OS, showing the game 'A Pizza Delivery', in Steam Big Picture mode on the ROG Ally X
This one tweak made my Linux PC closer to a Steam machine

Big Picture Mode on login.

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Using the Gnome desktop
I removed GNOME and my laptop battery lasted 40 minutes longer — this is what I replaced it with

The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem.

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The Azure Linux landing page
I installed Microsoft's own Linux distro and immediately understood why it exists

If you can't beat them, join them.

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