Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Linux is on the rise. I believe the popularity of the open-source operating system will continue to increase. Although Linux didn't reach the 10% ...

Linux Just Hit a Big Milestone in the Desktop OS Race The open-source favorite has scored record adoption among US desktop users, following a just over 5% dip in Windows popularity since December 2024 ...

In the realm of cybersecurity, the notion that Linux systems are entirely immune to attacks is a widespread misconception. While Linux distributions offer robust foundational security measures, they ...

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...

Linux Mint has long held a cherished place in the hearts of Linux users seeking a balance between elegance, ease of use, and rock-solid stability. In 2025, that reputation is only strengthened with ...

Switching to Linux doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a powerful office suite. WPS Office offers a sleek, Microsoft Office-compatible alternative designed to run smoothly on Linux systems. Whether you ...

Would you believe Microsoft has announced a new Linux distribution service for its Azure cloud service? You should. For many years, the most popular operating system on Azure has not been Windows ...

In brief: An estimated 240 million PCs will become obsolete when Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status in October. Microsoft is begging impacted users to buy new devices (preferably Copilot+ PCs) to ...