Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

Linux Mint will be slowing down how often it releases its namesake distro. We'll still see the next distro not long after Ubuntu 26.04 appears.

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.
How-To Geek on MSN

Stop using TeamViewer: This open-source alternative is faster and more private

It's just as powerful and simple, but (if you want) it can be self-hosted for maximum privacy.

You’ll soon make WhatsApp video calls right in your browser

WhatsApp is rolling out voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web, starting with one-to-one chats. Screen sharing is included in ...
GamingOnLinux

You can now add hardware details to Steam reviews, and give more feedback on Steam Deck Verified

A new Steam Beta update for Desktop and Steam Deck / SteamOS allows you to add hardware details for reviews and give more Steam Deck Verified feedback. Being able to attach your hardware to a Steam ...
TechFinancials on MSN

Best VPN with SOCKS5 proxy in 2026: Top 6 Services for Torrenting & Scraping

Remember when dropping a proxy into your torrent client felt like a secret handshake? In 2026 streaming giants block whole IP ...

Valve is looking to collect frame rate data to 'learn about game compatibility and improve Steam' with a 'focus on devices running SteamOS'

Anything that improves SteamOS is a win in my book.
CyberGuy

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

A fake ad-blocking browser extension is deliberately crashing Chrome and Edge to trick users into running malware on their own PCs.