My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

I've spent decades testing nearly every Linux desktop. Which one should you try today? I've narrowed your options down to ...

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

With a new kernel and GNOME 50, this raccoon can run. This is also the first Wayland-only release. Ubuntu 26.04, aka Resolute Raccoon, is just a few days away -- April 23 -- and it's received a decent ...

I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest

He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. When the MacBook Neo ...

ChromeOS Flex gets a $3 USB installer to revive aging Windows PCs

Google has partnered with Back Market, a company specializing in refurbished tech products, to bring ChromeOS Flex to even ...
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Computer Won't Run Windows 11? Google's ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative

To run ChromeOS Flex, the target laptop (or desktop) will need to be Intel or AMD x86-64-bit compatible (newer than 2010 for ...