ZDNET's key takeaways Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.You'll find ease of use and a wide range of ...

Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025.

Linux distributions designed with former Windows users in mind are no longer niche experiments, they’re becoming a genuine path forward for frustrated Windows users. Distros like Bazzite aren’t just ...

If you can’t install Windows 11 on your computer, you don’t have to discard your hardware after support for Windows 10 ends. Chrome OS Flex and Linux are available free of charge, and there are other ...

For many, Windows is the only desktop operating system they've ever used. For them, there's a familiarity that makes dealing with the usual troubles associated with Windows (random restarts for ...

This is perhaps one of the most Windows-like distribution of Linux. It is somewhat a replica of Windows 7, with the Start menu, Taskbar, etc. The speed of the OS distribution is appreciable. Zorin OS ...

With Windows 10 no longer being supported, check out these 5 alternatives for safe computing. (Image: Zorin) Windows 10 is no longer Microsoft’s headache. Your PC running Windows 10 will continue to ...

All the computing world hype this week has been about Windows 7: Cheap Windows 7; Microsoft’s future rides on Windows 7; etc., etc. What what if you’re not that excited about Windows 7? After all, ...

Microsoft Corp. recently released the first package of updates to its new Windows XP operating system. This update, also known as a "service pack," will fix bugs, increase performance in some areas ...

It's been years since I built my own rig, so I lack the knowledge on how to go about setting up a dual boot these days. When I built my last rig it was only for Windows. I'm not looking to run OSs on ...