Well, proprietary blobs inside the stack is the best form of bug doors or back doors one can attain. Nothing would please the US more than direct access to every computer in the world, more so seeing ...

Amid war in Pakistan, Ukraine, Iran etc. as well as Chinese tensions with Japan and Taiwan (as well as southeast Asian countries) not many people pay any/much attention to Cambodia/Thailand, Myanmar, ...

The following is a guest contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. For information on how to submit a piece to the Opinion section, click here. Last Wednesday, I sat in Green Hall having an ...

Five areas where Linux gives you more power, privacy, and simplicity that Windows 11 can't match. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Linux 6.19 just came out, and Torvalds has confirmed that 7.0 will be next "Almost running out of fingers and toes again," in reference to ending at x.19 The latest major release (and first of 2026) ...

Although Windows 11 is my preferred desktop operating system, it's impossible to ignore that Linux is capable, flexible, and essential across many computing areas. It dominates servers, development ...

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: ...

A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 supports running Linux apps, transforming the big-screen tablet into a versatile productivity machine. This is notable because it’s the first MediaTek Dimensity chipset ...

You've likely heard people talking about Linux as a more stable, secure, and customizable operating system than Windows 11. That might be hard to believe, but in some cases, it's true. If you're tired ...