ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...

Zorin OS is a standout choice for ex-Windows users because this flavor of Linux tries to be as close to Windows as possible, so heavily customized that it feels more like Windows than Linux. It’s one ...

As of October 2025, Linux has broken a new record among PC gamers. It's gaining new users... almost as fast as Windows is ...

Once you've got your live USB, boot to your USB drive in your PC's BIOS, and your Linux distro will boot up. You could extend ...

There are tons of obscure Linux distributions that are focused on new users who don't want to have to customize, tweak, or bother with a bunch of post-install work. Vinari OS is one of them.

Blue Recorder is another basic screen recorder that's as effective as it is easy. Blue Recorder sits somewhere between Kooha and Simple Screen Recorder in terms of simplicity and features. With this ...

Linux still has rough edges, but Zorin OS 18 continues to impress in that it makes Linux much more approachable and even Windows-like.

While the Steam Deck 2 remains unannounced, the rumours themselves are doing something valuable: they remind the industry and ...

The Russian hacker group Curly COMrades is abusing Microsoft Hyper-V in Windows to bypass endpoint detection and response ...

Ubuntu Summit More than one Linux-adjacent vendor presented at the Ubuntu Summit, and a small but recurring theme is offering ...

Ten malicious packages mimicking legitimate software projects in the npm registry download an information-stealing component ...

It finally happened. Linux gamers on Steam as of the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for October 2025 have crossed over the ...