YouTuber Cyber Dopamine managed to replace the version of Windows that ships on the Ally X with Bazzite, a Linux distribution purpose-built for handhelds that uses ...

The Framework Laptop 12 is a modular laptop that is fully customizable with Linux or Windows. There are a growing number of capable, budget-friendly Windows alternatives in 2025, but one of my top ...

Effective Oct. 14, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and ...

W hen you think of Kali Linux, it's quick to assume this is just a hacker's toolkit with all the necessary apps to pen-test ...

That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated with the children in the back seat, as the adults insisted we do what they want, how they want, ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 10 support has ended.Some Linux distributions have seen record downloads.It's time to consider making the switch from Windows to Linux. Support for Windows 10 ended just ...

The Acemagician M1 mini PC does all that and more, and you can now grab it without paying the full price at Amazon. The retailer has slashed 35% off this compact powerhouse, bringing the price down to ...

Windows 10 support ended. See the best free OS replacements like Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Zorin OS to keep your PC secure, ...

WinBoat is currently in beta, so expect to occasionally run into hiccups and bugs. You should be comfortable with some level of troubleshooting if you decide to try it, however we encourage you to ...

Microsoft is getting closer to the release of Windows 11 version 25H2, but unlike version 24H2, the update is not going to be a very big one. Versions 24H2 and 25H2 are from the same branch, and, as ...

What we know so far: Whether LockBit 5.0 achieves broad deployment remains to be seen, but its design signals that ransomware ecosystems are evolving beyond traditional Windows-only targets. Security ...

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.