Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

After years of testing, this distro caused the least disruption.

SteamOS now runs 1440p games at 60fps on many AMD PCs, plus native support for DualSense and Xbox pads for easy setup.

It's still good, but not the best.

Linux places no special demands on hardware, so there are generally no limitations when choosing a Linux system. Even more feature-rich desktop distributions like Ubuntu with the Gnome desktop, ...

In my last two articles, I explored using ChromeOS Flex as an OS replacement on a decade-old, dual-core laptop running Windows 10, as Windows 10 will soon reach its end of life (EOL). I found that it ...

For those who are looking to replace Windows 10, you might be wondering just how different Windows and Linux are. Beyond the usual concerns for the user interface, there's also security to take into ...

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...

Every so often I ask myself, "What is the thing that keeps people from using Linux?" Typically speaking, the answer is that they don't know much about the open-source operating system. Second, comes ...

Nex Computer, a company that makes hardware designed to turn your phone into a laptop, is working on something new: the ...

Linux gaming's rise, driven by Proton and Steam Deck's 5 million units. When switching from Windows SteamOS and Proton run ...