I’ve used Windows 10 for years, and with Microsoft pulling the plug on it, several machines like my 2015 HP EliteBook 850 G2 will be left behind. These systems aren’t bad, but simply don’t meet the ...

Linux has been steadily ticking up in popularity this year as more people opt for open-source software. Users are getting increasingly aggravated by AI features and becoming more privacy-aware — add ...

Want to know a secret? If you don’t like Windows 11, you don’t actually have to use it! I know, shocker right? With Windows 10 support ending on 14 October 2025, millions of PCs will soon be left ...

Want to know a secret? If you don’t like Windows 11, you don’t actually have to use it. With Windows 10 support officially ending today, millions of PCs are being left behind. For users who want to ...

HI! I'm Elliot Alexander, a London-based Computer Scientist with a background in software engineering. I've worked across the security and high-performance computing space, and am experienced in all ...

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 ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Linux shouldn’t be considered a last-choice alternative either, because it’s every bit equal to Windows or MacOS. It’s reliable, secure, ...

Valve’s approach to Linux-based gaming is gaining traction, with SteamOS emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional Windows setups. By eliminating Windows licensing fees, SteamOS offers a ...

Currently, SteamOS is the operating system used in the Steam Deck, Valve’s handheld gaming device. However, there’s growing hope that it might soon be available for desktop PCs and laptops as well.