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Ubuntu’s latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.

How to rescue an old laptop by installing Linux on it

Linux offers a lightweight, simple operating system for your aging hardware. Try this before trashing your old laptop or ...

Ubuntu Raises CPU And RAM Requirements Above Windows 11 Amid Linux’s Steam Surge

Canonical has posted a new set of system requirements for the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, otherwise known as Resolute Raccoon, and they are now higher than what Microsoft recommends for Windows 11.

A popular Linux distro now has higher system hardware requirements than Windows 11

If you thought running Windows 11 was hard on your PC and that you should switch to Linux, this popular Linux distro may not ...

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

Peppermint Linux was once a minimalist distribution for out-of-date hardware, but has grown into something much better.

The Best Lightweight Linux Distros to Revive Your Old Hardware

This comprehensive guide to lightweight Linux distros for aging PCs recommends Q4OS Trinity for low-spec machines, running ...
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Kagi’s Orion browser hits public beta on Linux

A public beta of Orion for Linux is now available to download and try. The WebKit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi has been stable on macOS and iOS for a while, but a Linux port was ...