My 5 favorite Linux distros that are ready to use out of the box (no setup required)

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware.
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Putting Linux on a tablet? Here's 7 distros to try

Refresh your tablet PC with these tablet-friendly Linux distros.

Atomic vs immutable Linux: How to decide which distro type is right for you

If immutable and atomic distributions are the future of Linux, how do you choose? Maybe you don't have to. I break it all down.

Valve Responds to Steam Machine Delay : Release Window Holds, Pricing Waits on Memory Costs

Steam Machine stays on track for first half of 2026, as memory and storage shortages delay pricing. Running SteamOS on Linux ...

PC Play on Linux Is Growing in 2026, with 24k Titles and Steam Machines on the Horizon

Linux gaming is surging with 24,000 verified or playable games on Steam. While Steam Deck momentum tripled Linux share ...
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Zorin OS vs. Linux Mint: Which is the better Linux distro for Windows users?

Two Linux distros that look like Windows, but caters to completely different users.
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The Thin-Client Landscape, Part 1

Tom Fenton examines the diverse thin-client marketplace beyond recent consolidation, revealing that major hardware vendors have commoditized their devices and under-invested in proprietary operating ...