What just happened? The Linux kernel is once again approaching a new numeric milestone, though as Linus Torvalds would remind observers, the version number is mostly symbolic. The long-running ...

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There is no doubt that Linux has come a long way in the last five years, thanks in large part to Valve opening the door to gaming with Proton. Linux has always been a capable operating system, but its ...

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years suddenly felt like a burden instead of a benefit? That’s the reality many gamers are facing with Windows 11, as frustrations over performance ...

SQL Server 2025 reaches enterprise readiness with GA support on RHEL 10 and Ubuntu 24.04. Cumulative Update 1 improves SQL Server 2025 reliability, performance and security based on early feedback.

The open-source Linux operating system has emerged to be the foundation for cloud and networking across industries. Enterprise Linux distributions form the core of modern networking setups. They ...

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 ...

Linux has always been more than just a kernel, it’s a living, breathing world of innovation, community collaboration, and divergent use cases. As we roll into 2026, the landscape is poised for ...

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.

OpenSUSE and Manjaro are both powerhouse distributions. If you're new to Linux, only one of these may be right for you. These distributions are free to download and install. A long, long time ago, I ...

I don’t like where Windows is going. Gaming on Linux has never been more approachable. Time to give it a shot. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

Kaspersky Lab has released its flagship Kaspersky anti-virus software for home users on Linux, a platform where its security tools were previously only available for enterprise customers. Now, malware ...