Linux is a good way to avoid AI because it can be private and controlled. Recent changes make Linux easier to use, with apps that install in just one click. Switching to Linux may not support all ...

PC gaming on Linux continues to improve, with around 90% of Windows games now compatible and most working perfectly out of ...

Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors ...

Brooke Crothers writes about mobile computer systems, including laptops, tablets, smartphones: how they define the computing experience and the hardware that makes them tick. He has served as an ...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs. Born almost five years ago, Focus Computers ...

Lightweight, well-built, reasonably priced laptop that runs Linux. Fast AMD processor. Fantastic Pop!_OS desktop experience. Great trackpad and keyboard. Battery life is only OK. US-only for now. HP's ...

As of October 2025, Linux has broken a new record among PC gamers. It's gaining new users... almost as fast as Windows is ...

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 ...

When it comes to Linux, there is no one size fits all answer. But, unlike other desktop operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to squeeze you into a systems that’s too large or too small. Instead, Linux ...

ZDNET key takeaways Snapshots are a crucial part of keeping your system running.You'll want to install the free Timeshift app ...

Growing up as a kid in the 1990s was an almost magical time. We had the best game consoles, increasingly faster computers at a pace not seen before, the rise of the Internet and World Wide Web, as ...

Blue Recorder is another basic screen recorder that's as effective as it is easy. Blue Recorder sits somewhere between Kooha and Simple Screen Recorder in terms of simplicity and features. With this ...