Although I wouldn't call Linux a complex operating system, Windows is undeniably more streamlined and user-oriented. The ...

For those who aren't sure what a "package manager" is, it's a special part of Linux that usually comes pre-installed with the OS. I say "usually" because there are some operating systems where you ...

If you use Linux and occasionally run Windows applications, whether via native Wine or through gaming layers like Proton, you’ll appreciate what just dropped in Wine 10.19. Released November 14 2025, ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Ordering wine at a fancy restaurant can make your head spin. Here are some helpful tips for picking a bottle from one of the world's top sommeliers. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...

Running Windows applications on Linux has always been… complicated. Between Wine, Bottles, and full virtual machines, each solution brings its own set of trade-offs — from compatibility issues to ...

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Now, Windows 10 PCs won't receive bug fixes, security patches, or feature updates. If users want to continue using Windows 10 after its ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

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 ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In the decades that I've been using Linux, I have not needed a single Windows app because Linux has all the software I require. However, I ...

In this post, we will show you how to use Windows Backup for Organizations. Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of its new feature: Windows Backup for Organizations. This feature ...