Linux PC maker Star Labs is taking pre-orders for a new thin, light, and powerful laptop called the StarFighter. Not only does it ship with your choice of Linux distributions pre-installed, but it’s also extraordinarily customizable. You can opt for Intel or AMD processor options. The webcam is detachable. You get a choice of display panels. […]
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Star Labs StarFighter is a 3.1 pound Linux laptop with a 16 inch 4K display and Intel or AMD processor options
Linux PC maker Star Labs has announced that it’s next laptop will be a powerhouse that also has a few nifty privacy and security features. The StarFighter laptop has a 16 inch, 4K display, support for up to an Intel Core i9-12900H or AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, up to 64GB of RAM, and up […]
StarBook Mk VI is a Linux laptop with up to Core i7-1260P or Ryzen 7 5800U
The latest version of the StarBook Linux laptop from UK-based Star Labs is a 14 inch notebook that’s available with a choice of Intel and AMD processor options. But what sets the new StarBook Mk VI apart from the Mk V model that launched earlier this year is that customers who opt for an Intel processor will now […]
Lilbits: Linux laptops and handhelds, iOS 16 beta, and Microsoft Store policy change blocks sales of some open source apps
The thing about free and open source apps is that anyone can take the source code and make their own version of an app with few (or no) changes. Many open source licenses even allow you to redistribute your version of an app. So it’s unsurprising that app stores are sometimes litters with unofficial versions […]
Star Labs Byte is a Linux mini PC with Ryzen 7 5800U
Linux PC maker Star Labs is now taking pre-orders for its first mini desktop computer powered by an AMD Ryzen processor. The Star Labs Byte is a 4.9″ x 4.4″ x 2″ computer with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor, at least 8GB of RAM and 240GB of storage and plenty of upgrade options. It’s […]
StarBook Mk V Linux laptop now comes with AMD or Intel processor options
When UK-based Linux computer company Star Labs introduced the StarBook Mk V last year, it was available with a choice of 11th-gen Intel Core i3 or Core i7 processors. But now there’s another option. The StarBook Mk V can be configured with either an 11th-gen Intel chip or an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor, although […]
StarLite Mk IV is budget Linux laptop with an 11.6 inch FHD display
Linux laptop maker Star Labs is updating its entry-level StarLite laptop with a new Mk IV model that packs an 11.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display, an Intel Pentium Silver N5030 processor, and 8GB of RAM. The new StarLite Mk IV is available for order from Star Labs with prices starting under $500, but […]
StarBook Mk V is a Linux laptop with Intel Tiger Lake for $929 and up
The latest Linux laptop from UK-based Star Labs is a 3.1 pound notebook with a 14 inch full HD display, support for super-speedy storage, and an 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake-U processor. Available with a choice of GNU/Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Manjaro, MX Linux, Elementary OS, and Zorin OS, the StarBook Mk V is now […]
Star Lite Mk III Linux laptop up for pre-order for $426 and up
UK-based Star Labs is taking pre-orders for a new Linux laptop with budget specs. The Star Lite Mk III is an 11.6 inch notebook with an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor, 8GB of RAM, and at least 240GB of storage. The Star Lite Mk III is scheduled to begin shipping in September, but it’s available […]
Now you can buy laptops with elementary OS pre-installed (GNU/Linux distribution)
Elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with an emphasis on speed, privacy, and ease-of-use. It also happens to have a user interface that’s reminiscent of macOS and a slightly controversial history of trying to guilt people into paying for free software. Like most GNU/Linux distributions, you can download elementary OS for free (or make […]