How-To Geek on MSN

Why I'm skipping the "AI PC" trend and building a "privacy PC" with Linux instead

It's time to stop being comfortable with surveillance ...

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 ...
TweakTown

Linus Torvalds's 'perfect Linux PC' has Intel B580, not AMD GPU - but neither were first choice

TL;DR: Linus Torvalds chose an Intel Arc GPU for his perfect Linux PC, swerving Nvidia (unsurprisingly) and AMD (much more surprisingly). The Arc B580 was used in the build, but that wasn't Torvalds's ...

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all ...
Android Police

I turned this Chromebook into a full-fledged Linux system by swapping out its guts

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. About three years ago, I reviewed the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. It's one of the few higher-end Chromebooks and is an ...
ZDNet

This new Linux handheld PC could be a tinkerer's dream come true

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
LinuxInsider

Kubuntu Focus Iridium Laptops Set New Built-for-Linux Standard

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 ...
Liliputing

System76 Meerkat Linux mini PC gets a spec bump, still ships with a 2-year-old Intel processor

The System76 Meerkat is a mini PC that’s basically a rebranded Intel/Asus NUC that ships with the System76 logo, comes with a number of memory, storage, and wireless configuration options and offers ...