The world of Linux is constantly evolving for the better. In 2024, you could log into a Linux desktop to get a unique and modern PC experience, or you could get back to the basics by taking hold of the terminal.
Below are How-To Geek’s 10 most popular Linux-oriented articles we published in 2024. Listed in descending order of page views, these are the articles you clicked the most. From hot takes to basic command guides, you’ll find all kinds of good reads from our esteemed crew of Linux authors.
10These Are the 5 Most Beautiful Linux Distros
When it comes to Linux, functionality often takes center stage. However, as a long-time Linux user, I can tell you that Linux can be a real looker. So, if you want to spice up your Linux machine, here are my top five picks for the most beautiful Linux operating systems or distros.
ByDibakar Ghosh- Published Aug 16, 2025
912 Basic Networking Commands Every Linux User Should Know
Linux is a great OS for networking. It’s a top system for servers for a reason. Linux distros come preinstalled with many networking tools, and you may install more from your package manager. Here are some of the Linux networking commands you should know.
ByDavid Delony- Published Aug 03, 2025
8Why Do I Use Linux? It’s the Apps, and Here Are 7 of My Favorites
Many people say they would switch to Linux if it didn’t mean having to give up on a specific app. In my case, it’s the opposite. There are quite a few Linux-only apps that I love, and more are popping up now than at any time in recent memory. Whenever I use anything other than Linux, these are the apps that I miss.
ByBertel King- Published Jun 19, 2025
7How I Found the Perfect Linux OS and Stopped Distro-Hopping
For almost a year, I was jumping from one Linux distro to the next without ever settling on one for more than a week. Here’s how I stopped and found the right distro for me.
ByFaisal Rasool- Published May 24, 2025
67 Things You Didn’t Know Run on Linux
While most people think of Linux as an alternative to Windows or macOS as a desktop operating system, the truth is that most installations of Linux are not on desktop computers, and not even on personal computers at all!
BySydney Butler- Published Jul 02, 2025
5Why I Ditched Linux for Samsung DeX
Canonical pursued convergence with the Ubuntu Phone, an effort to make a phone that was also a PC. Purism has promised this same thing with the Purism Librem 5. Linux companies primed me to want convergence, but Samsung DeX is the one who sold it to me.
ByBertel King- Published Aug 10, 2025
45 Signs You’re Becoming an Advanced Linux User
Ever find yourself tinkering with settings or exploring new tools on your Linux system and wonder if you’re becoming more proficient? If you’ve been using Linux for a while, here are five signs that might indicate you’re moving into advanced user territory.
ByDibakar Ghosh- Published Jun 22, 2025
3I Tried Replacing Windows with Linux Mint, Here’s How It Went
I had a lot of free time on my hands during summer breaks and my favorite pastime was tinkering with my tech. I’d tinker with software, PCs, and phones mostly. When I found myself getting bored with Windows (which had been my only daily driver forever), I decided to give Linux Mint an honest try.
ByFaisal Rasool- Published May 29, 2025
25 Things You Can Do on Linux but Not on Windows
Windows may be the most popular desktop OS, but it’s not the most capable one. Linux outshines Windows in a number of areas—from full control over how your desktop looks to reviving decade-old hardware abandoned by Microsoft’s OS. To prove my point, here are five things Linux can do, but Windows can’t!
ByDibakar Ghosh- Published Jun 13, 2025
15 Reasons Why I Stopped Using Ubuntu
Ubuntu has long been the face of Linux for many users. It’s often the first distro people try when switching to Linux. But sometimes, you outgrow your first love. That’s what happened to me and Ubuntu. Here are five key reasons I decided to move on.
ByDibakar Ghosh- Published Jul 02, 2025
Honorable Mentions
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