AlmaLinux is primarily viewed as a server operating system, but what about workstation use?
I decided to put AlmaLinux through a real desktop test to find out whether it can serve as a practical operating system for everyday computing. The results may surprise you!
Are you a Linux distro hopper? Finding the right Linux distribution can feel overwhelming with so many great options available — but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, I’ll walk you through the Last Distro Standing Challenge, a simple method designed to help you systematically test Linux distros head-to-head until only one remains: your new primary Linux distribution.
Using a multi-boot USB flash drive powered by Ventoy, you can boot into multiple Linux distros without ever touching your main system. No risk, no commitment — just pure distro testing the smart way.
Be sure to share the results of the challenge with hashtag #LastDistroStanding on any of your socials!
Fedora Workstation 44 is here — but is it worth upgrading? In this review, I take a look at what’s new in Fedora 44, walk through the installation and upgrade process, and share my honest thoughts on whether this incremental release moves the needle for Linux desktop users.
We’ll also talk about the bigger picture: what “boring” releases mean for Fedora’s long-term competitiveness, and whether the increased focus on the KDE Plasma spin signals a shift in direction.
Thanks to Flox for sponsoring this video! Flox gives you reproducible and declarable development environments—but without needing to build and manage container images. Instead, you define exactly what your environment needs, and it just works consistently across your system. Check it out here.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is here — and this release brings some significant changes. In this review, I cover what’s new in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, how it compares to other distributions, the NVIDIA improvements and full transition to Wayland, installer upgrades, and the RAM requirement controversy that has the Linux community talking.
Is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS worth upgrading to? I’ll give you my honest verdict.
Is AI actually useful in Linux — or is it just a gimmick?
Sloppix is a brand new Linux distro with AI features baked right in — terminal assistance, automated sysadmin tasks, and more. So I put it to the test.
But by the end, there’s a bigger question worth asking: AI is being bolted onto every tool, every distro, and every workflow in the Linux space right now — and a lot of it is AI slop dressed up as innovation. It’s worth stopping to think about what we’re actually gaining, and what we’re losing when we let AI do the thinking for us.
In this in-depth NixOS review, we’ll explore what makes NixOS fundamentally different from traditional Linux distributions. From declarative configuration to fully reproducible systems, NixOS challenges everything you think you know about managing Linux.
But is it practical? Is it beginner friendly? And does the “immutable” architecture actually make your system better? In this video, you’ll get answers to those questions and more!
In this video, we’ll take a detailed look at Linux Mint 22.3 to see what’s new this time around. While Mint remains one of the most reliable and beginner-friendly Linux distributions available, this release is a noticeably smaller update than some may expect.
I’ll cover the new features included in Linux Mint 22.3, share hands-on impressions, and talk about the downsides as well. If you’re currently running Linux Mint or considering switching to Linux, this review will help you decide whether Linux Mint 22.3 is the right upgrade for you.
In this video, I take a closer look at EndeavourOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution that aims to deliver the Arch Linux experience without the complexity of a manual install.
I cover what EndeavourOS is, how the installation process works, and share my impressions after spending time using it. If you’ve ever been curious about Arch Linux but wanted something more approachable, EndeavourOS is often one of the first recommendations — and in this review, I explain why.
Is CachyOS really one of the fastest Linux distributions available right now? In this video, I take a detailed look at CachyOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution that focuses heavily on performance, responsiveness, and modern hardware optimization.
I start by explaining what CachyOS is and who it’s designed for, then talk about the installation process so you know what to expect if you’re thinking about trying it yourself. From there, we dive into how software management works in CachyOS, and I also highlight other key areas where CachyOS stands out, including its performance-oriented defaults, system tweaks, and overall desktop experience.
If you’re curious about high-performance Linux desktops, wondering how CachyOS compares to other popular distributions, or considering switching from Arch, Fedora, or another distro, this review will help you decide whether CachyOS is worth your time.
Pop!_OS 24.04 is finally here, and in this video I take an in-depth look at one of the most anticipated Linux desktop releases in years. After spending time with the new version, I’ll walk you through what’s changed, what works well, and whether this release is worth upgrading to.
This review covers the Pop!_OS 24.04 installation process, a first look at the brand-new COSMIC desktop environment, and a deep dive into the features that make Pop!_OS such a popular choice for desktop Linux users. COSMIC is no longer a set of GNOME extensions—this release introduces a completely new desktop built from the ground up, and I’ll show you how it performs in real-world use.
I also address one of the biggest questions surrounding this release: Is using Ubuntu 24.04 as the base a problem? We’ll talk about security updates, hardware support, kernel and driver backports, Flatpak support, and what this means for everyday users.
Whether you’re new to Linux, thinking about switching from Windows or macOS, or you’re a long-time Pop!_OS user wondering if this release lives up to the hype, this video will help you decide if Pop!_OS 24.04 is the right distro for you.