I used Omega Linux to revitalize a junk PC, and it's noticeably better than Ubuntu ...

I recently tried to use a Raspberry Pi 5 as a regular desktop PC. The experiment wasn’t a failure—I was able to use a Pi to get most of my work done for a few days. But the device’s performance, and ...

If your old workhorse of a PC is starting to slow down in its old age, these low (or no-) cost tricks can help put some pep in its processing step.

Gumstix, a company that has been selling small system boards – about the size of a “gum stick” – for years, is now offering crowdfunding for hardware that users can design themselves. (Stick with me ...

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...

The difference is they're ridiculously tiny and staggeringly cheap. Finding plug computers is a bit trickier than walking into your local retail store, but UK retailer NetIT sells the GuruPlug and ...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs. Born almost five years ago, Focus Computers ...

Over the past few years handheld gaming PC maker AYA has largely been focused on the premium end of the market. But the company is positioning its next device as a “budget friendly choice.” The AYA ...

I bought an older HP omnibook (4150b) and every distro I've thrown at works like a charm (currently FC2). The only problem I've had is getting Debian Sarge working with the touchpad ...