Unix died because of endless incompatibilities between versions. Linux succeeded on servers and everywhere else because it ...

PC gaming is in the middle of a quiet platform revolt. Frustration with Windows 11’s direction is colliding with a once‑niche ...

TL;DR: Windows remains the leading PC gaming OS with 95.1% market share, but Linux, driven by SteamOS and Steam Deck popularity, is steadily growing among gamers. Valve's SteamOS offers optimized ...

The M6 N200 is a compact and affordable mini PC that offers a perfect balance of performance, flexibility, and user-friendliness. This small but mighty device comes pre-installed with Windows but also ...

I've been around long enough that I remember testing Linux PDAs. I even had one set up to run an Apache server -- carrying around a server in my pocket was pretty cool. Other than that neat trick, ...

umbrelOS simplifies deploying an in-house cloud. You can install more than 200 apps with umbrelOS. umbrelOS is user-friendly and free. I've been using Linux for ...

Why it’s great: Ubuntu is one of the most recognizable Linux distributions, and for good reason. It offers a polished ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry ...

The big picture: Apple has spent years trying to steer PC software developers from x86 to Arm, and Qualcomm recently joined the effort. Meanwhile, recent Linux software developments have made ...

Phosh is a user interface designed for smartphones running Linux-based operating systems. First developed by Purism for the Librem 5 smartphone, it’s now available for a wide range of devices and ...

A bus standard introduced by HP in 1972 has finally gained stable Linux driver support, more than fifty years after its initial release. HP created the interface to link laboratory instruments with ...