I tried the latest MX Linux version on my PC, and it made the system look and feel like new ...

As Intel's investment into the Moblin OS gets increasing attention, and more non-technical users are introduced to Linux-based platforms in the shape of low-cost netbooks, 2009 will see open-source ...

In the hunt for lighter Desktop Environments for your Linux system, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the number of choices available to you. The community will send you all over the Internet looking ...

Linux Mint is one of the most accessible Linux distros that you can get today. It achieved this by blending the right amount of long-term security with an abundance of high-quality applications. This ...

One of the questions I get asked pretty frequently by non-Linux users is "why are there so many desktops?" Mac and Windows users don't have to choose between desktop environments, why should Linux ...

Xfce is a niche desktop environment. But given the moves developers are making with changes to KDE 4 and Gnome 3, not to mention Ubuntu’s new Unity desktop, Xfce may be just the ticket to take you to ...

The default Xfce menu is reliable, but it feels static compared to modern desktop environments. It serves its purpose by offering quick access to applications and settings, but customization options ...

Bertel is a lifelong tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience writing thousands of articles about Android devices, Linux, and more. Bertel graduated from the College of William and Mary in ...

Lightweight classic desktop environment Xfce continues advancing, with a new pre-release update available for testing pulling in some great features. Their current plan is to have a second pre-release ...