I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad

Omega Linux is an Arch-based Linux distribution that was created to be an OS perfectly suited for older, lesser-powered hardware. This distro can run on: 1GB of RAM; 1 core CPU at ...

Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year

Why Arm + Linux now? In a blog post, Google only says that it “addresses the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ...
Make Tech Easier

I’d Happily Pay for Linux — If It Actually Ran the Software I Need

Just one issue stands between me and my Linux daily driver, and this solution is all it'll take to turn the tables.
New Atlas

This privacy-focused Linux phone runs Android apps without all the intrusive tracking

Finnish smartphone brand Jolla isn't in the business of competing with the dizzying array of Android handsets out there. In fact, it took a long break before announcing its latest model – but from the ...
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LocalSend Is The Fastest Way to Send Files to Any Device Nearby

If you want a fast, secure, and truly cross-platform local sharing method, LocalSend remains an incredibly versatile daily driver. Besides LocalSend, I also love KDE Connect. It allows you to sync ...
Wired

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

After delaying its Siri improvements to 2026, Apple's artificial intelligence plans are starting to take shape, at least according to the rumor mill. Bloomberg reports that Apple is turning Siri into ...
heise online

The return of Windows Phone: NexPhone with Android, Linux, and Windows 11

2026 already brings some potential upheavals in the smartphone market. Not only is a European alternative to the duopoly of the heavyweights Android and iOS set to launch with the Jolla Phone, but ...
Digital Trends

This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

NexPhone, built by the people behind NexDock, is pitching an Android phone with Linux that can also switch into a Windows 11 setup when you need desktop apps. Use it as a normal phone, then plug it ...
The Verge

This midrange Android phone also runs Windows and Linux

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in ...
ZDNet

How to record your screen in Windows 10 or 11 - in just a few clicks

Roku TV vs Fire Stick Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3 M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Air Linux Mint vs Zorin OS 4 quick steps to make your Android phone run like new again How much RAM does ...
Linux Journal

Bringing Desktop Linux GUIs to Android: The Next Step in Graphical App Support

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...