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

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

PC gaming on Linux continues to improve, with around 90% of Windows games now compatible and most working perfectly out of ...

That's not to say that Windows is gone gone. I made a full backup of it and slapped it on an external drive, so I could ...

Linux gamers on Steam have crossed the 3% mark for the first time, according to the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for ...

It's too bad about Windows 10. Millions of people loved it, or at least were more or less oblivious and probably remain so ...

System snapshots are the perfect complement to traditional backups. They can save the day when your computer goes awry or an update goes south. Here's how they work.

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

Looking for a general, all-purpose Linux OS? These are user-friendly, secure, and suitable for both new and experienced users.

Retired Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer has waded into the argument over where Microsoft has gone wrong with Windows, suggesting that perhaps the OS needs a hardcore mode to offset some of its ...

Task Manager creator says Windows 11 has crossed the line over to where the operating system feels like a sales channel.

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