XDA Developers on MSN

Linux desktops have been stuck in old habits, and Hyprland breaks that pattern

Hyprland turns the Linux desktop into something faster, cleaner, and more personal, even if it takes some work to get there.
Hackaday

3D Print This Retro Desktop Case

Once upon a time, not every computer lived in a vertical “tower” case. Many decades back a horizontal arrangement was a ...
Geeky Gadgets

The Best Lightweight Linux Distros to Revive Your Old Hardware

Lightweight Linux distributions offer an effective way to rejuvenate older computers, allowing them to perform everyday tasks efficiently despite hardware limitations. As highlighted by ...
Wired

Review: Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 Linux Laptop

Blazing fast Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5090 graphic card. Up to 192 GB of RAM. Matte screen. Excellent integration with KDE desktop. Great setup and onboarding for new Linux users. Extended ...
Hosted on MSN

These 5 underrated Linux desktop environments need more attention

Are you tired of the GNOME vs. KDE debate when neither feels quite right? Curious if there's a Linux desktop that better matches your actual workflow? Well, here are five underrated desktop ...
Morningstar

Vaadin Launches Swing Modernization Toolkit, Enabling Java Teams to Run Desktop Applications in the Browser

TURKU, Finland, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaadin, the leading provider of Java web application frameworks, today announced the general availability of Swing Modernization Toolkit, a solution that ...
InfoQ

Java Explores Carrier Classes to Extend Data-Oriented Programming beyond Records

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
ZDNet

This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Liliputing

NexPhone is a phone you can use as a desktop PC with Android, Linux, and Windows 11 support

Smartphones are basically tiny computers small enough to fit in your pocket. But most ship with Android, iOS, or other operating systems designed for devices with small touchscreen displays rather ...
The Verge

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...
BGR

Over Half A Million Windows Users Are Switching To Linux - Here's Why

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...