I always like to hear the bad news before the good—so here are the five main cons of switching to Linux as a Windows user. While many Windows apps do work on Linux, some popular ones don't—and this ...

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 ...

Switching from Windows to Linux can be a transformative experience, opening up a world of new possibilities and empowering you with greater control over your computing environment. But selecting the ...

If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux Mint instead. Here's how to make the ...

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...

Linux is all about choice. It has been since its inception and it remains so to this day. You'll find desktop interfaces that range from old-school to highly modern (and everything in between). If you ...

Windows 10 users are trying the open-source operating system, thanks to the end of support, but one distribution in particular is really enjoying a rise in downloads.

Windows is not the perfect operating system for everyone. We show you what alternatives there are and the advantages and ...

Once Windows 10 security updates end on 14 October, users will have a couple of options if they can't upgrade to Windows 11. One is to extend your Windows 10 licence and then splash out on a new PC.

Windows might be your bread and butter, but you can dual-boot it with Linux if you want to tinker, or play around with a wider range of open source software. Whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows ...

TL;DR: Windows remains the leading PC gaming OS with 95.1% market share, but Linux, driven by SteamOS and Steam Deck popularity, is steadily growing among gamers. Valve's SteamOS offers optimized ...