The second in my series of articles describing how I configure and customize various Linux desktops. Written by J.A. Watson, Contributor. Contributor. Nov. 20, 2015 at 5:13 a.m. PT.

In today's open source roundup: How to customize the LXDE desktop in Linux. Plus: Calibre 2.46.0 released. And Google is working on split-screen multitasking for Android tablets ...

That said, GNOME is one of the heaviest DEs and MATE is super lightweight. As such, if you want something nostalgic, stable, and light, MATE can be a good pick. Linux Mint's MATE edition and Fedora ...

If you have no idea what that’s all about, it’s okay—the end result is a gorgeous, custom Linux desktop that we can all admire. Dobbie03 discovered that sidboX is great. It’s feature-rich ...

KDE is a very popular Linux desktop, but some folks might not be aware of how to customize it. A writer at ZDNet has a helpful how-to post that shows how to change KDE to suit your personal ...

This portability and flexibility make Linux live environments incredibly valuable for software testing, system rescue, secure browsing, or simply carrying your desktop with you without the need for a ...

This custom x86 PC resembles an XL version of the Nintendo Switch and will begin shipping to buyers by the end of 2021, starting at $399. Like other recent Valve hardware efforts, the Steam Deck ...

Theoretically, it would be possible for a Linux-installation tool to run as a desktop program, ask for your Chromebook’s IP address and SSH password, and then SSH into your Chromebook and ...

There are lots of laptops—maybe all of them—on which you can run a Linux desktop. There are a few vendors that offer laptops with extensive Linux compatibility. And then there are a select few ...