My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all ...

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.

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

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

You can totally install FreeBSD on these laptops without issues, claims OS maintainer

A new initiative highlights which laptops can run FreeBSD without issues, indicating broader hardware support than many might ...

Vivo, iQOO phones eligible for Android 17 (OriginOS 7) update

Vivo has almost wrapped up its Android 16-based OriginOS 6 rollout and has already started working on Android 17. In fact, the company has already released Android 17 beta builds for a few devices via ...
Microsoft

Intent redirection vulnerability in third-party SDK exposed millions of Android wallets to potential risk

A severe Android intent‑redirection vulnerability in a widely deployed SDK exposed sensitive user data across millions of ...
9to5Google

What’s new in Android’s April 2026 Google System Updates

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...

Ubuntu’s minimum RAM requirements will get a more realistic bump to at least 6GB.

As OMG Ubuntu points out, the new minimum is in place beginning with version 26.04, scheduled for release on April 23rd. You’ll still be able to install Ubuntu on systems with less RAM, if you can ...