Making the switch to Linux has never been easier, as Microsoft continues to bloat or break Windows 11 on a routine basis.

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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) ...

Winux mimics Windows 10/11 closely - themes, Edge, WinBoat, and a nearly identical desktop. 11.25.12 update: Ubuntu 24.04.3 base, kernel 6.14, OneDrive GUI, gaming tools, Edge, Steam preinstalled You ...

I've dabbled with Linux in the past, but I've regularly given up and moved back to Windows. That changed in 2025 when I decided to dig in my heels and stick with one distro. You see, my personal ...

Microsoft's latest December 2025 updates are a mixed bag for Windows users. On one hand, the company has confirmed that the AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) will now default to an "Automatic" startup ...

Recently, Microsoft altered the behavior of a system service on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Server 2025 such that it will now start by default. What this means is that it may now be constantly running ...

The Radxa Dragon Q6A is a credit card-sized computer that looks a lot like a Raspberry Pi. But it’s an interesting little device for a few reasons. One is that it has an m.2 slot with support for PCIe ...

As 2026 draws near, JPMorgan’s equity research team has unveiled its top Technology sector picks for the upcoming trading year, highlighting the companies it considers most promising in the space. The ...

On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver. If you’re reading this column, you’re likely in the same role—the family IT person. As more stuff has become “gadget-fied,” from garage openers to ...

Ah, the holidays. No matter what manner of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kickin’ back and collecting your thoughts for the coming year.

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...