Matt Hartley

Anyone who believes Google isn't "making a play" for desktop users isn't paying attention. In recent years, I've seen ChromeOS making quite a splash on

Over the years, we've heard from countless Microsoft Windows fans as to why they believe using Linux was nearly impossible. These folks would cite

Productivity is essential to anyone's day, no matter who you are or where you work. In this article, I'll be sharing some of my favorite Linux

I have tried and enjoyed a number of great Linux distributions over the years. Some were more popular than others. But the one thing they all have in

View as Slideshow: Best Linux Browsers Choosing the best Linux browser for your needs requires just a bit of homework: Web browsers for the Linux desktop

  Also see: Top 10 Linux Desktop Candidates (slideshow) When it comes to selecting the best Linux desktop experience, there are a number of different

I have used various Linux desktop environments over the years: GNOME, KDE, LXDE and XFCE. As for the best Linux desktop? Each experience has its

As the adoption rate of Linux on the desktop grows, so does the number of people who are considering making the switch to Ubuntu. These folks have heard

When most people think of Ubuntu derivatives, they usually categorize them into an "Ubuntu with a different desktop environment than Unity" category.

I’m asked this all the time: is using Linux on the desktop more secure than Windows? Considering that security suites aren’t commonly used with Linux on

Linux distributions like Ubuntu are release based, which means when a new version rolls out, everyone rushes to upgrade. Many folks do this without a care

Also see: GNOME or KDE? The Old Question Is New Today I've had a love/hate relationship with GNOME since its early days, from its fledgling beginnings up