The Windows vs. Linux debate usually starts with the same arguments. Linux users point to freedom, customization, and control. Windows users point to compatibility, software support, and the fact that ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

PC users who want to relive the nostalgia of an older Windows interface can download the free Linux distribution Q4OS and install the XPQ4 G UI. The GUI makes it possible to activate different ...

Official Linux penguin mascot on a computer monitor. - Claudio Borquez Arias/Shutterstock With experiences in Microsoft's Windows being less than stellar, people are looking for alternatives, and many ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve been a fan of Zorin OS for a long time. It’s based on Ubuntu, so it enjoys a level of user-friendliness from the bottom up. On top of that, ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

Microsoft confirms a Windows 11 bug that breaks shared folders in Hyper-V-based Linux VMs, affecting WSL, Claude Cowork, and ...

Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you use? Here's my advice after weeks of ...

With experiences in Microsoft's Windows being less than stellar, people are looking for alternatives, and many have discovered Linux. It's not just that Windows 11 is a broken mess and Microsoft has ...