KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek

Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS. KDE Linux offers the purest version.

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

I've spent decades testing nearly every Linux desktop. Which one should you try today? I've narrowed your options down to ...

Linux kernel maintainers are following through on removing Intel 486 support

The practical impact of the end of 486 support will be negligible; the number of modern Linux distributions that use the kernel’s 486 support is negligible.
Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...
ExtremeTech

Linux Users Surpass 5% Representation on Steam

Valve's Steam Hardware and Software Survey for March 2025 shows that 5.33% of Steam gamers now use Linux. That's a huge jump ...

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use ...

Steam survey shows Linux hitting an all-time high with gamers

Linux has climbed to an all-time high of 5.33% in Valve’s latest Steam survey, a milestone that underlines how far PC gaming ...