Good Linux Hardware #

Once upon a time, it was a pain to find hardware where everything just worked out of the box with Linux. Those days are long gone. There are now fantastic computer makers, like Framework, System76, and TUXEDO, who all specialize in making Linux-compatible systems.

But it also just doesn't matter as much as it once did. Most of the new miniPCs from makers such as Beelink and Minisforum work great with Linux, even if its not necessarily a big priority for the companies themselves. AMD-based systems in particular have been doing very well in this regard, because AMD simply invests a lot to make sure that their latest chips are fully supported with the latest kernels.

We're spoiled for choice these days, but here's what I'd recommend:

• Framework 13: This is the best Linux laptop I've tried so far. It's been my go-to for over a year now. It's got a superb keyboard with delicious travel, it's got an 3:2 aspect matte 258ppi screen that's ideal for code, it's fully user repairable, and the battery gets you about 6 hours in mixed use. Highly recommended. Both in the high-end HX370 version and even the last-gen 7840U. Very good machine.
• Beelink SER8: This miniPC blew my mind with its power-for-dollar ratio. It's less than $500, comes with 32GB RAM + 1TB NVMe, and an excellent AMD 8745HS chip. The SER9 is also great, but double the price for only 15-20% more performance isn't quite the value that the SER8 is.
• Framework Desktop: This tiny little beast packs the insane AMD 395+ MAX chip, which with up to 128GB of shared memory, 16 CPU cores, and 40 GPU cores, is just a mad power house of a computer. And yet it's only 4.5L and completely silent. You'll pay for the privilege at around $2,000, but if you just want the best, this is it!