If you want to install the new COSMIC desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you’re in luck as a new (and totally unofficial) PPA makes it easy — but may upgrade critical system packages in the process. Chances ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...

I have a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM. 1TB SSD). I really like the hardware, and I decided to try Ubuntu on it. Downloaded the ISO for the ARM version of 25.10. Put it on a ...

If you recently moved to Ubuntu from Windows or macOS and are looking for a way to install drivers in Ubuntu, you have come to the right place. We have added 4 detailed methods to update drivers in ...

Follow these suggestions if you can’t boot into Linux (WSL) after installing Windows OS on your computer: Check if WSL is still installed Check if your Linux data still exists Repair or reinstall your ...

To install Deb files in Ubuntu, right-click on the .deb file and select 'Open with Other Application'. Now, choose Software Install. You can also run 'sudo apt ...

So you want to install Ubuntu on Windows 10 or Windows 11? Don’t worry, you’re at the right place. You might be surprised to know, but there’s no single ...

Have you ever felt limited by the tools available on your Windows system, wishing you could tap into the powerful capabilities of Linux-based development platforms? For many developers, this gap can ...

If you have an old Windows laptop gathering dust, there are plenty of creative ways to make it useful again. You could turn it into a second monitor, repurpose it as a file server, or even convert it ...

Are you clinging to an older laptop or working within the constraints of a virtual machine with limited resources? Frustrated by sluggish performance, frequent freezes, and the dreaded “out of memory” ...

Ubuntu 25.04 has been available for a few weeks now, and I've found it to be another stellar release from Canonical. If you've either already installed it or are considering doing so, there are ...

Outfitting your garage for an electric car is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert a traditional garage into an electric-car-friendly garage. Most home charging stations come in two formats: ...