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September 30, 2026

Who Controls What Happens Before Linux Starts?

Before Linux Starts: Exploring a More Open Boot Process Exploring ways to make the start-up p...

September 30, 2026

What If You Could Change Firmware Settings Without Rebooting?

coreboot Forms Representation (CFR) What If You Could Change Firmware Settings Without Rebooting? ...

August 28, 2026

Why a Secure Linux Laptop Still Needs Updates?

Linux users spent much of spring 2026 installing kernel updates after a series of high-profile vulnerabilities, including Copy Fail and Dirty ...

August 28, 2026

What Does “Secure” Actually Mean?

Every laptop manufacturer claims its devices are secure. Specification pages are filled with familiar terms such as Secure Boot, TPM, firmware protection and ...

May 05, 2026 coreboot

Firmware 26.05 is available

Firmware 26.05 is now available, with signed capsule update groundwork, hardware-backed disk encryption support and StarFighter haptic trackpad controls.

April 21, 2026

Wait is over - coreboot on the AMD StarBook

This one has been a long time coming. We have coreboot available now for the AMD StarBook Mk VI. Not "we got to the splash screen once and decided to call it done", but an actua...

April 20, 2026 Linux

Fedora - Fedora is now available preinstalled on our devices

We’re excited to share that Fedora is now available as a pre-installed option across our devices. Fedora is known for its cutting-edge features, reliability, and strong open-s...

February 25, 2026

StarFighter-Built for Power. Designed for Privacy.

This is Star Labs’ most powerful Linux laptop to date, but more importantly, it reflects a deeper shift: performance, privacy, and openness are no longer niche concerns. They’re...