Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you'll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites. I’ve had several incarnations of the self-hosted home lab for decades.

You should try at least these three distros before calling it quits on Linux!

Making the switch from Windows to Linux comes with a lot of challenges for first-time users, and it actually starts before you even use Linux for the first time. The biggest question you'll be asking ...

Choosing the right Linux distro matters more than most people expect. Picking the wrong one from the best Linux distros in 2026 usually means days lost to reconfiguration and troubleshooting instead ...

There is no single best Linux distribution for every enterprise's servers. It all depends on what your company needs. Today, Linux is more than a free OS to mess around with -- it runs core business ...

The GNOME desktop has evolved into a desktop environment that can work for all types of users. But which distribution is best ...

Most enterprise desktops run Windows or, to a lesser extent, macOS, but certain use cases require a Linux desktop OS. The Linux operating system install base has ...

One common mistake people make when they switch over to Linux is not doing enough research to see which distro is best for them. Some people might also mistake "popular" for "the best," and that's not ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...