João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

I love Linux. I know many of our readers do, too, and there are good reasons for it. Between the generally snappier experience, fewer intrusive "features", easy setup, and extensive customization ...

It's so easy to install Linux on a PC these days. Be glad you don't still have to compile the kernel yourself just to get an OS on your computer. All you have to do is download a disc image, create ...

In the wake of Windows 10 end of support, a new initiative, dubbed End of 10, is urging users to skip costly hardware upgrades and instead extend the life of their devices by migrating to Linux.

Have you ever experienced giving up on a "favorite laptop bought a few years ago" or a "mini PC sleeping in the closet" after ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. The latest Linux kernel has made the Time Stamp Counter (TSC) a hard requirement for x86 processors, ending decades of compatibility code that allowed the ...

When you install Windows 11 on an "old laptop from several years ago" or a "mini PC with minimal specs," the performance ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

What just happened? The stable Linux kernel 7.0 was officially released over the weekend, marking the first major version bump since version 6.0 launched in October 2022. The new release introduces ...

Compare the best Linux distros in 2026 for beginners, developers, and power users: real rankings on speed, support, and ease ...