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.
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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...
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Boot Linux-based operating systems from a RMA shim.

terraOS utilizes a bug in chromebook RMA shims, which are bootable recovery images that are used for running diagnostic utilities, to chainload regular Linux distros by replacing the rootfs. Replacing ...

This glorious-looking Linux distro is unlike anything I've ever seen in my decades of use

Hyprland is a tiling window manager that's not exactly suited for new Linux users. Hyprland is totally keyboard-driven. You can click your mouse all you want, but nothing will happen. In other words, ...
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Linux isn't hard, but your muscle memory makes it feel that way

Shed the shackles of Windows, and embark on a journey of self-discovery with Linux that's devoid of bloatware, tracking, and ads.

This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

NexPhone wants one handset to cover Android, Debian Linux, and a Windows 11 cloud PC workflow. The idea hinges on docking, but the Windows service details still aren’t pinned down.

This OS quietly powers all AI - and most future IT jobs, too

This OS quietly powers all AI - and most future IT jobs, too ...