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Linux distro Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS from System76 is out now

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2022

System76 has today released the latest version of their own Linux distribution, with Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS.

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is out now

By Liam Dawe, Apr 21, 2022

For Canonical fans, the latest release of Ubuntu is now available with Ubuntu "Jammy Jellyfish" 22.04 LTS (Long-term support).

Linux distro EndeavourOS has the 'Apollo' release out now

By Liam Dawe, Apr 11, 2022

EndeavourOS, an Arch Linux-based distribution has a new release out with plenty of upgrades to the install process.

Linux Mint working on a new upgrade tool for major releases

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2022

Linux Mint, the distribution that tries to set itself apart for beginners (but not only) along with their own Cinnamon desktop environment, have some plans to help users upgrade.

Raspberry Pi OS gets some big updates, possible to run experimental Wayland

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2022

Raspberry Pi OS has been through a big update recently, which fans of the little devices need to be aware of for future setups and upgrades.

Lightweight Linux distro Lakka for retro gaming version 4.0 out now

By Liam Dawe, Mar 23, 2022

Lakka, a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms various small computers into a full blown retrogaming console has a new release out now.

Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 is out now

By Liam Dawe, Mar 21, 2022

Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 has been released, giving you a stable Debian base with all the niceties that comes from the Mint team.

Steam Deck desktop mode plus other stores — Epic Games Store

By Liam Dawe, Feb 25, 2022

You have your shiny new Steam Deck, which I’ve gone over in an initial look on — but what about desktop mode apps and other stores? I’ve also been testing that with the Epic Games Store.

ChimeraOS 30 is out with big OneXPlayer improvements

By Liam Dawe, Feb 9, 2022

ChimeraOS continues to provide a full-screen console-like Linux experience for those that want it, and ChimeraOS 30 is now live with some great upgrades.

Pop!_OS Linux gets better game performance and desktop responsiveness

By Liam Dawe, Feb 3, 2022

System76 have done something very interesting with Pop!_OS lately, a change that should give you better performance in games and get a more responsive desktop overall on Linux.

There's now an official Ubuntu MATE build for GPD Pocket 3

By Liam Dawe, Jan 24, 2022

The GPD Pocket 3 is a fully-featured modular pocket PC and now you can happily run Linux on it with an officially released build of Ubuntu MATE.

Linux Mint 20.3 is out with theme adjustments, Document Manager, Dark Mode

By Liam Dawe, Jan 10, 2022

Another brand new distribution release with Linux Mint 20.3 now officially available following the Beta release in December 2021.

ChimeraOS 29 brings fixes for Aya Neo, GPD Win 3 and more upgrades

By Liam Dawe, Jan 7, 2022

Continuing to refine the SteamOS-like full-screen experience, ChimeraOS 29 is out now bringing on upgrades and plenty of bug fixes too.

Trouble in Solus Linux land as their Experience Lead quits

By Liam Dawe, Jan 3, 2022

Joshua Strobl, who was Experience Lead for the Solus Linux distribution, has officially quit but work on the Budgie desktop environment continues.

Canonical hiring a Desktop Gaming Product Manager for Ubuntu Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 3, 2022

It seems Canonical, creator of Ubuntu, is finally looking to get serious and improve Ubuntu gaming with a new Desktop Gaming Product Manager job waiting to pull someone in.

Manjaro 21.2.0 'Qonos' is out, the Linux distro Valve suggests for Steam Deck testing

By Liam Dawe, Dec 23, 2021

A fresh new release of Manjaro Linux is out now bringing with it tons of enhancements. Manjaro 21.2.0 Qonos comes in multiple editions with KDE Plasma, GNOME and Xfce desktops available.

The beautiful Linux distro elementary OS 6.1 is out now

By Liam Dawe, Dec 21, 2021

elementary OS is easily one of the best looking Linux distributions around, with such an incredible attention to the finer details and a big new release is up now.

Pop!_OS 21.10 rolls out with new Application Library

By Liam Dawe, Dec 14, 2021

System76 has rolled out Pop!_OS 21.10 today, the latest major upgrade to their Ubuntu-based operating system designed to be used by everyone - professionals and gamers alike.

Linux Mint 20.3 'Una' gets a Beta release

By Liam Dawe, Dec 14, 2021

For those of you who love the taste, Linux Mint has a new Beta version available for testing the next major release. Linux Mint 20.3 'Una' is available with multiple desktop environments.