#kde-plasma tag

1 week ago

The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025

Linux distributions offer exceptionally beautiful, highly customizable desktop environments, with options like KDE Plasma, COSMIC, and Hyprland, plus ricing for personal customization.

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1 week ago

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Ready to ditch Windows? I found a powerful mini PC that's optimized for Linux

3 weeks ago

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Is this Linux mini PC a viable alternative to Windows? Here's why it worked out for me

Gadgets

Ready to ditch your Windows PC? I found a powerful mini PC that's optimized for Linux

1 week ago

Gadgets

Ready to ditch Windows? I found a powerful mini PC that's optimized for Linux

3 weeks ago

Gadgets

Is this Linux mini PC a viable alternative to Windows? Here's why it worked out for me

Gadgets

Ready to ditch your Windows PC? I found a powerful mini PC that's optimized for Linux

KDE Plasma 6.5 arrives followed very closely by a bug-fix

KDE Plasma 6.5.1 fixes 63 bugs; Plasma 6.5 adds performance, accessibility, Wi‑Fi improvements, auto light/dark modes, and an OEM Plasma Setup tool.

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4 weeks ago

Ready to ditch your Windows PC? I highly recommend this mini PC that's optimized for Linux

Kubuntu Focus NX Gen3 delivers fast boot, polished KDE Plasma experience, strong local LLM performance, and flexible hardware configurations at competitive prices.

4 ways KDE Plasma 6.5 beta is shaping up to be a beautiful, customizable Linux desktop

Wayland is the Linux graphical protocol for now and the future. At this point, there is no going back (nor is there a reason to, because Wayland is a vast improvement over X11). The migration from X11 to Wayland has been long and (at times) challenging. Fortunately, it looks as though the dust has settled and Wayland has the full support of most desktops and distributions.

Software development

DevOps

Aurora immutable KDE Plasma workstation big, slow, confusing

Aurora is a Fedora-Atomic-based immutable KDE distro focused on privacy, productivity, extra codecs/drivers, custom KDE apps, and containerized package management tools.

Is this Arch distro the 'ultimate' Linux? That depends on your GPU

Ultimate Edition Linux is an Arch-based, gaming-focused distribution offering multiple editions, KDE Plasma, and improved gaming support with Nvidia GPUs.

2 months ago

RefreshOS 2.5 mixes desktops but keeps Debian underneath

RefreshOS 2.5 is Debian 12-based with KDE Plasma 5.27.5, combining the KDE desktop with many non‑KDE applications sourced from Debian repositories.

2 months ago

This Linux distro puts more than 20 desktops a click away

Sparky Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Debian 13.

3 months ago

KDE Linux reaches pre-alpha, and you can test it

KDE Linux is an experimental, immutable Linux distribution aimed at stability for end-users, distinct from KDE Neon.

Gadgets

4 months ago

4 ways the latest KDE Plasma release is better than ever - and how to try it yourself

KDE Plasma 6.4 enhances user experience with HDR support, improved System Monitor capabilities, and better RDP functions.

4 months ago

Your jump from Windows 10 to Linux gets easier with KDE Plasma 6.4

KDE Plasma 6.4 greatly enhances accessibility with improved features like keyboard navigation and screen reader support, further solidifying its reputation as a customizable, user-friendly desktop.

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UX design

Rhino Linux developers are moving away from XFCE - and I'm all for it

Rhino Linux is transitioning from XFCE to KDE Plasma through the Unicorn Beyond XFCE Initiative (UBXI), enhancing user experience.

Apple

I finally found a visually-pleasing Linux distro that doesn't skimp on performance

BlueStar Linux 2025.05.30 boasts significant performance improvements alongside its stylish design.

Bootstrapping

OpenMamba: Eat your greens, they're good for you

OpenMamba is a lightweight, independent Linux distribution offering a choice of KDE Plasma or LXQt.

Mobile UX

Neptune OS is Debian made easy, but needs a cleanup

Neptune OS offers a user-friendly Debian-based experience with KDE, modern apps, and advanced Flatpak support, ideal for users migrating from Windows.

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