The latest version of the popular Linux Mint operating system is here and Linux Mint 20 “Ulyana” brings a handful of new features including a new tool called Warpinator that makes it easy to quickly share files with other computers connected to the same network (no FTP or SMB configuration required). The update also brings improved […]
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Lilbits 6-14-2020: Chromecast of the future?
Less than two weeks after xda-developers posted images of a new Google-branded Android TV device that looks like it could be a next-gen Chromecast, the site has a new report that gives us an idea of what kind of specs the media streaming dongle will have. Basically you can expect the same sort of hardware […]
MintBox 3 fanless desktop PC with Linux Mint now available for $1399 and up
The MintBox line of mini PCs are small, fanless desktop computers that come pre-loaded with the Linux Mint operating system. And the latest version is the most powerful (and expensive) model to date. First announced in July, the MintBox 3 is now available for purchase from the Fit-IoT website for $1399 and up, and the little […]
Linux Mint 19.3 released (better HiDPI support + new apps and features)
Linux Mint 19.3 is available for download. The latest version of the popular Linux distribution is a Long Term Support release based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which means it’ll be supported through April, 2023. And it’s a point release, which means it’s a relatively minor update — but there are still a bunch of new […]
Lilbits 376: Terminal
Earlier this year Microsoft introduced a new Windows Terminal app that brings modern features to the operating system’s various command line tools. Among other things, it brings a tabbed user interface, support for using PowerShell, the Windows Command Prompt, and Windows Subsystem for Linux from the same app, support for backgrounds, and GPU-accelerated text rendering. […]
One Mix 1S Yoga mini laptop Linux test
The One Mix 1S Yoga mini laptop ships with Windows 10… but like most modern PCs you can also a different operating system on it. And like most mini laptops I’ve tried in recent years, the out-of-the-box experience is likely to be imperfect. I took a loaded up a few different GNU/Linux distributions onto USB […]
MintBox 3 will be a high-power, fanless computer with Linux Mint
The folks behind the popular Linux Mint operating system have been partnering with fanless PC maker CompuLab to offer a line of co-branded MintBox computers since 2012. For the most part these have been small, low-power computers with laptop-class hardware and starting prices around $599 or lower. The next model will be something a little […]
Linux on the GPD Pocket 2 (Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora)
The GPD Pocket 2 is a tiny laptop computer with a 7 inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, and a clamshell design. It has a full HD display, an Intel Core M3-7Y30 processor, and the prototype GPD sent me to review features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The handheld computer is up for pre-order […]
Linux Mint 19 “Tara” released, will be supported until 2023
The latest version of the Linux Mint operating system is here… and it’s sticking around for a while. Linux Mint 19 “Tara” is a long term support release that’s based on Ubuntu 18.04, which means it’ll receive official support until 2023. But extended support is only one of the things that sets Linux Mint 19 […]
Mintbox Mini 2 launches for $299 and up (fanless mini PC with Linux Mint software)
The latest collaboration between the Linux Mint team and mini PC maker CompuLab is ready to go. The previously announced Mintbox Mini 2 goes up for pre-order starting today and it should begin shipping in mid-July. Compulab will offer two models: a $299 version with 4GB of RAM and a 64GB solid state drive, and […]