From switching to a lighter desktop to enabling zRAM and updating kernels, these tweaks boost Linux performance in minutes.

Linux continues to grow bigger and better. Here's what's new and notable in the 6.16 release, plus what you need to know about 6.17.

There are several useful commands for looking at memory use on Linux systems, but if you don't know what the numbers mean, you may think your systems are in bad shape when they're really OK.

Useful Linux commands for examining memory usage and what the numbers mean Let’s look at some basic commands that report on memory usage. The first that probably comes to mind is free.

Linux novices often find virtual memory mysterious, but with a grasp of the fundamental concepts, it's easy to understand. With this knowledge, you can monitor your system's memory utilization using ...

TuxCare Radar is an in-memory CVE scanner that reduces false positives, speeds compliance, and delivers real-time Linux ...

Modern memory modules as we use them in PC workstations usually come with neither parity nor ECC. On the other hand, it is standard to find ECC in high-end (server) systems as sold by VA Linux and Sun ...

On the rare occasion that my Linux desktop freezes, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that keep me from having to do a hard reboot on my machine.

Linux is generally lightweight, but which Linux distro uses the least amount of RAM? We explored various options, and here are the winners.