In this SteamOS era where do the Linux gaming stand?

In this SteamOS era where do the Linux gaming stand?

When it comes to gaming on a PC, Windows is pretty much the only operating system of choice suitable for the job. Sure, there are a few titles that can run on Linux at the moment, but the list is fairly thin. However, things may not stay this way for long, as Linux is making […]

The Best Linux-Based Home Automation Systems for Under $300

The Best Linux-Based Home Automation Systems for Under $300

Guest post by Dane O’Leary Home automation is all the rage. Over the past couple of years, this relatively new gadgetry has grown from a subset of consumer electronics into an extensive and thriving tech industry. Part of what makes home automation so popular is its promise of convenience, security, and its ability to streamline […]

Manage and read your ebooks on Linux with Calibre

Manage and read your ebooks on Linux with Calibre

Reading books is still one of the most preferred activities by a lot of people, but with ebooks things became even easier. However, if you are an avid reader you do want to make sure that your books are organized efficiently, so this is where the importance of Calibre comes into play. This application has […]

Reasons why 2015 will be year for Linux on the desktop

Reasons why 2015 will be year for Linux on the desktop

Quick, what’s the first thing you think about when you hear the term “Linux”? If your answer is among the lines of “old-fashion complicated-to-use operating system that’s anything but user-friendly”, you’re clearly thinking of what Linux used to be, and not about what Linux is today. You see, Linux has come a long way since […]

Apotheon: A heroic action game released for Linux

Apotheon: A heroic action game released for Linux

Not so long ago, the terms “Linux” and “gaming” had nothing in common. In fact, “Linux” didn’t have much in common with pretty much anything else in the field of entertainment, being considered an operating system for highly skilled individuals (which is just a fancy way of saying it was for geeks and nerds only). […]