Section: Hardware

Linux runs on everything from supercomputers to space rovers to the dusty Raspberry Pi lost in your drawer. Here is Linux hardware news and developments that have caught our eye.

Amazon Making its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android

Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What’s that? This isn’t Ubuntu related? Oh I know that, but I’m excited! […]

9 November 2023
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How to Install GreenWithEnvy on Ubuntu (NVIDIA GPU Tool)

Do you use Ubuntu with an NVIDIA graphics card? If so, you may want to install GreenWithEnvy. And in this post I show you how. GreenWithEnvy is a free, open-source utility for Linux designed exclusively […]

14 October 2023

Running Ubuntu on Apple Silicon Macs is Possible

Ubuntu Asahi is a community project that brings a full Ubuntu desktop experience to Apple silicon Macs. If you’re familiar with efforts to get Linux running on Apple silicon you’ll have heard of the Asahi […]

12 October 2023
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Raspberry Pi 5 Officially Announced – And It’s a Beast!

The wait is over: the Raspberry Pi 5 has been officially unveiled! The latest update to the popular single-board computer has been a long time cooking. The Raspberry Pi 4 was released (fittingly) 4 years […]

28 September 2023

8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons

I’ve never been tempted to use a mechanical keyboard, which is a bit weird for a Linux users – but 8bitdo’s new NES-styled one could change that. First off, this thing is beautiful to look […]

1 August 2023

Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition Now Available with Ubuntu 22.04

You’ll be able to buy the Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition pre-loaded with Ubuntu from August, Dell has announced. The company’s boldly redesigned XPS 13 Plus is also now certified for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. […]

21 July 2022
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Star Labs Tease StarFighter, a Linux Laptop with 4K Display

Linux laptops with 4K screens aren't exactly common, which makes Star Labs' upcoming StarFighter laptop all the more exciting. We share what we know inside.

4 July 2022
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Use Your iPad or Android Tablet as External Monitor in Ubuntu

You can use an iPad or Android device as a second monitor on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS thanks to GNOME 42 and changes it made to RDP. We look at how to set it up.

13 June 2022

System76 to Open Distribution Hub in Europe

After years of wishing by users System76 is set to start making its products available to buy in Europe. It'll start with Launch, its mechanical keyboard.

8 June 2022

Must Read: HP’s New Linux Laptop is Available to Pre-Order

The HP Dev One is a developer-focused laptop preloaded with the Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS Linux distro from System76. See HP Dev One specs and pricing inside.

2 June 2022
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HP Team Up With System76 for New Linux Laptop

Pop!_OS is the default OS on the HP Dev One Linux laptop, a revamped version of the HP Elitebook preloaded with System76's Ubuntu-based Linux distro.

22 May 2022

You Can Upgrade Framework, the Modular Laptop, with 12th Gen Intel CPUs

I’m on record as really digging the ethos behind the Framework laptop — and yes, the fact it runs so well with Ubuntu is a bonus as someone who writes a blog about Ubuntu 😅. […]

19 May 2022