The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds of them

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? Here are my picks.

Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI - and they're all free

There are instances when a GUI file manager just won't work. When I run into those situations, I have several terminal-based options.

One for the sickos: Linux shell 'revives' Windows 8's infamous tile-based Metro look

Win8DE is an attempt to 'revive' Microsoft's tile-based interface, but for Linux. Developer [er-bharat] describes the project ...
SecurityWeek

VoidLink Linux Malware Framework Targets Cloud Environments

The highly modular VoidLink Linux malware framework contains loaders, implants, and rootkits and can operate in cloud ...

Plucky startup Bolt Graphics still wants to use RISC-V to compete with Nvidia, AMD in AI and beyond — and given CUDA's port on RISC-V, there may be something there

Bolt Graphics is pressing ahead with its plan to challenge Nvidia and AMD by building a graphics processor around a RISC-V ...
GitHub

Go Memory Layout Visualizer

Security Update: v0.3.1 includes fixes for 18 security vulnerabilities. See the Security Advisory for details. A VS Code extension for real-time visualization and optimization of Go struct memory ...
IEEE

Prediction of Students’ Academic Performance in the Programming Fundamentals Course Using Long Short-Term Memory Neural Networks

Abstract: In recent years, there has been evidence of a growing interest on the part of universities to know in advance the academic performance of their students and allow them to establish timely ...
IEEE

Design and Analysis of Memory Machine With Asymmetric Delta-Array Consequent Pole for Energy-Efficient Vehicular Applications

Abstract: This article presents the design and analysis of memory machine with asymmetric delta-array consequent pole for energy-efficient vehicular applications. In comparison with conventional ...
PC Gamer

I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop

I'm all-in, baby. I'm committed. If upgrading any distinct component of my PC didn't require me taking out a loan right now, I'd be seriously considering switching my GPU over to some kind of AMD ...