Choosing the right desktop environment can make or break your Linux experience. Here's the best options for new users.

Unlike with Windows or OS X, there are numerous desktop environments available for Linux, sporting wildly different looks and capabilities.

Project Looking Glass A DE written entirely in Java, Project Looking Glass aims at creating a 3D Desktop Environment that can run on computers with low-end hardware.

Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large ...

While I still consider KDE Plasma and GNOME two of the best desktop environments, they are far from the only options for Linux enthusiasts. Having spent the last couple of weeks with different ...

Linux distros that have adopted Cinnamon are Linux Mint, Ubuntu’s Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix, Fedora, EndeavourOS, and Manjaro Linux. Summary And with that, we have reached the conclusion. This article ...

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are ...

There's no shortage of ways to customize your Linux installation, but one of the biggest is choosing your desktop environment . Some distributions ha ...

One of the best advantages Linux has over Windows and macOS can also be the most confusing. Let's learn what the heck a Desktop Environment is!

The desktop environment is merely one component of what makes up a Linux desktop, and changing to another environment doesn’t mean you necessarily need to change your file system structure ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best desktop environments for Linux. Plus: Debian will switch from Libav to FFmpeg. And Samsung launches a clamshell Android phone in China.

Fortunately, there are also plenty of lightweight desktop environments for Linux. The Register has a helpful roundup of the top five lightweight desktop distributions.