If you went a decade back in time and asked someone in the Linux community what the best beginner distro was, there's a good chance they'd reply with Ubuntu. It's what I heard a lot about when I first ...

Googlebook OS features a built-in Linux environment, and getting Linux apps up and running is simple.

Whether you're interested in penetration testing or simply curious about cybersecurity, I recommend one of these specialized Linux distributions. Let's compare. Cybersecurity. The word can bring to ...

Windows may be the default, but in a few key areas, it’s the one playing catch-up — and Microsoft doesn’t seem to be in a ...

Nick Lewis told me he dual-booted Linux for a long time, but after he tried Kubuntu, he switched to it for good. He liked it ...

After Zorin OS 18.1 took my breath away, I wondered how well the latest Solus Linux would fare against it. My comparison proved very interesting indeed. I recently tested Zorin OS 18.1 and dubbed it ...

The latest StatCounter numbers show Linux gaining 5.03% of the US desktop OS market share. This continues the trend of Linux gaining traction among desktop users and gamers, a likely side effect of ...

Dual‑booting Windows and Linux lets one machine run both OSes natively. This offers flexibility, hardware access and a cost‑effective way to use the best tools from each platform. A standard ...

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 ...