Switch from Windows to Linux without losing your favorite apps. These alternatives make the transition easier and more ...

Some days, you really need to run a Windows-only program, even if you're a die-hard Linux user -- like yours truly. For those times, I often turn to Wine (formerly an acronym for "Wine Is Not an ...

Bazaar is a free tool for managing Flatpak apps. It can be installed on any Linux distro with the flatpak command. It's also free to use and simplifies working with Flatpak apps. I install a lot of ...

I don’t care where the application comes from, if it’s helpful I’ll use it. But with the Linux desktop, there are numerous ways to install an application. You ...

There you have it—five Linux tools and apps that you should install on day one to get the smoothest experience using Linux.

Why it matters: Linux has become the backbone of many technology standards and software products. In the traditional desktop space, however, the open-source kernel is anything but a successful. If the ...