Five areas where Linux gives you more power, privacy, and simplicity that Windows 11 can't match. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Linux 6.19 just came out, and Torvalds has confirmed that 7.0 will be next "Almost running out of fingers and toes again," in reference to ending at x.19 The latest major release (and first of 2026) ...

If you were on the internet in the 2000s and early 2010s, you likely saw your fair share of video game-based horror stories or “creepy-pastas”. This trend spawned many iconic video game myths that are ...

The takeaway: Linus Torvalds has been the ultimate judge and executor of all commits to the Linux codebase for more than 30 years. As he grows older, however, the community behind one of the most ...

Gamers may finally be able to cash out on Solitaire Cash — in the form of a class-action settlement. Papaya Gaming — creator of Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, Bingo Cash, 21 Cash and Triple Match Cash — ...

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 is now used by 3% of gamers on Steam, as handheld PCs and rising Windows frustrations fuel fresh momentum. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Mobile game company Papaya has set Stephen A. Smith as the official ambassador for the upcoming, first-ever “World Solitaire Championship” (WSC). The teamup comes on the heels of Smith being spotted ...

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 supports running Linux apps, transforming the big-screen tablet into a versatile productivity machine. This is notable because it’s the first MediaTek Dimensity chipset ...