Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...

A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

Linux laptops are still considered pretty niche since not a lot of people are interested in using Linux, let alone purchasing a fully-fledged Linux machine. Although, we have seen the trend shifting ...

The annual assertion by open-source developers that the year of the Linux desktop is here may finally be more than a mere catchphrase. According to the web traffic analysis website StatCounter, Linux ...

In brief: New data reveals how the American desktop landscape is shifting. Linux has achieved a new milestone in the United States, breaking the 5 percent barrier for desktop operating system market ...

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities ...

Linux places no special demands on hardware, so there are generally no limitations when choosing a Linux system. Even more feature-rich desktop distributions like Ubuntu with the Gnome desktop, ...

LibreCAD should be able to load its own DXFs. Flatpak v2.2.1.1 and AppImage v2.2.1.1 versions, as well as FreeCAD 1.0.1_2, load the same files without error. Void's ...

Linux has long been the backbone of modern computing, serving as the foundation for servers, cloud infrastructures, embedded systems, and supercomputers. As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Although there is a binding operational directive, BOD 22-01, ...