Linux-based, more portable than any mini PC, and just as affordable, the Steam Deck is great as a Linux desktop.

Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large ...

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...

Linux is powerful, flexible, and can do just about anything. However, to really get the most out of Linux and your computer (s), there are certain skills and habits you need to bolster; otherwise, you ...

The self-described “Linux Swiss Army Knife” PC packs a surprising amount of functionality. With its 2.5-inch IPS display and 47-key silicone membrane keyboard (which feels like an older TV ...

Security experts have uncovered a new class of vulnerabilities in Unix and Linux systems that let attackers take full control of computers.

The Pocket P.C. is a handheld Linux computer that looks a bit like an old-school pager, but larger. It has a 4.95 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display with a QWERTY keyboard beneath ...

Chilliware has released two software packages designed to make Linux-based computers more useful. XFaxtor, which costs $49.95, lets Linux computer owners send faxes using fax modems, a feature ...

However, something went wrong with the update and as a result, Linux-based systems refuse to boot on computers with dual operating systems.

News about Linux, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.