Explore the top Linux alternatives that challenge the notion of Windows and macOS' superiority in design and aesthetics.

Practical steps to make an aging operating system usable into 2026 Part 1 You can switch to running mostly FOSS without ...

I've been using Linux as my go-to operating system for decades, and I've never regretted it for a second. Why? The list is long but includes things like security, reliability, and flexibility, all ...

Microsoft is showing even more cross-platform love as they release a new code editing program called Visual Studio Code – available for download today on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. Not to be confused ...

In today's digital landscape, where privacy, customization, and performance are paramount, many Windows users are exploring alternatives. Linux, long regarded as a powerful yet complex option, has ...

Pear OS has had a bit of history. It started out as a Debian-based Linux distribution called Pear OS. Then, out of nowhere, it was renamed Comice OS. The rename gremlins struck again, and it was back ...

Last week, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, forcing users to either extend support in a few limited ways, upgrade to Windows 11, or switch to a non-Windows operating system if they ...

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...

In brief: Just over one billion active devices use Windows for their operating system, according to Microsoft. That sounds like an impressive statistic, but the company isn't as quick to point out ...

Now, the iPad is a real computer. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac With the recently-released PC emulator UTM SE, you can now emulate Windows on iPad directly. You can revisit old PC games, just ...