In my world, I have to be open to a multitude of technologies and be willing to explore them and use them. I use macOS, Windows, and Linux. I prefer using macOS daily, but I see the benefits and enjoy ...

Both Rhino Linux and EndeavorOS are rolling release distros. Rhino Linux is based on Ubuntu, and EndeavorOS is based on Arch Linux. One of these distros has the edge for those who are newer to Linux.

Dual booting Linux and Windows is one of the rare setups where you don’t have to compromise—you get the best of both worlds.

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...

A user or sysadmin posts about problems with a brand new Vista PC on a support forum. Within minutes, a "helpful" soul suggests a fix: "Install Linux!" Enthusiasts have always touted Linux as the best ...

Is Xfce better than Windows 10? One of the best things about Linux is the range of choices it offers when it comes to desktop environments. There really is a Linux desktop for everybody out there, no ...

The latest version of Linux Mint, dubbed “Rosa,” offers long-term support and in our tests we found that it delivers an improved user experience no matter which interface is selected. Linux Mint is a ...

Linux workspaces have been around for a long time, but Windows 11 virtual desktops are actually a bit better. Here are some ...

The Linux Foundation’s annual LinuxCon North America event kicks off today in Vancouver, B.C., and its primary focus this year is the 20th anniversary of the free and open source operating system. It ...

It seems scarcely a year can go by in the world of computer technology without some eager blogger or another grandly proclaiming the death of Linux on the desktop. Here at PCWorld alone, we saw it in ...

At first blush, somebody with a background as a theoretical atomic physicist would not jump to mind as the obvious candidate to take on the task of figuring out what IBM should do about Linux and open ...