For security reasons, no user is an administrator on their computer. This is to prevent unwanted software from being installed without the user’s consent or knowledge. In order to install software, ...

This lightweight window manager made my Linux desktop finally click.

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...

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 ...

For months I have watched the internet argue about PC gaming, with the never-ending Windows versus Linux debate always being mentioned. And ever since Linux gaming has taken the bullhorn, thanks to ...

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

Game On: Compatibility between gaming applications and Linux operating systems keeps improving. According to recent statistics, most players can now expect to run the majority of their gaming sessions ...

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 ...