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The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, unveiled in June 2024, marked a significant shift in the Surface lineup by integrating Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series processors, specifically the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus. This transition to ARM architecture brought notable enhancements in performance and...

Leaving behind the familiarity of Windows 11 in favor of Linux is a journey that, for many, can seem intimidating at first glance. The learning curve, the perception of complexity, and the sheer amount of choice in the Linux universe are enough to give even tech-savvy users pause. Yet, for those...

With the headline arrival of Fedora Linux 42 and the simultaneous release of Manjaro 25, Linux for Apple Silicon has reached a new level of maturity and mainstream visibility. No longer a niche pursuit for tinkerers, these operating systems are establishing themselves as serious, fast, and...

Rhino Linux 2023.1 marks a remarkable milestone not only for its core developer AJ but also for the ever-expanding world of Linux desktop distributions, particularly those tailored for small-form-factor computers like the Raspberry Pi. Gone is the uncertainty of beta testing—users across...

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" SoC, featuring the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, has recently been subjected to comprehensive performance evaluations comparing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 25.04. These tests, conducted on the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a laptop, reveal that Ubuntu 25.04 not...

For decades, the world of desktop operating systems has been dominated by a familiar battle: Windows versus everything else. As someone who grew up living and breathing Windows—from the pixelated charm of Windows 3.1, through the game-changing Windows XP era, to the ambitious pushes of Windows...

As the end of support for Windows 10 draws ever closer, millions of users are facing an uncomfortable crossroads: whether to move to the increasingly restrictive world of Windows 11, risk security vulnerabilities by sticking with an unsupported operating system, or embrace a whole new way of...

Transforming a compact Windows 11 mini PC into a full-fledged Linux workstation is a path increasingly traveled by tech enthusiasts looking to maximize both performance and flexibility without breaking the bank. Such was the case with the Herk Orion, a Ryzen-powered mini PC, which has recently...

For years, the global desktop operating system market has been dominated by Microsoft Windows, cementing itself as the go-to platform for both homes and businesses. StatCounter data cited in recent analysis still places Windows atop the desktop OS hierarchy, with about 71 percent usage among...

With Windows 10 approaching its end of life and Windows 11 locking out millions of older PCs with strict hardware requirements, a crossroads confronts many Windows loyalists: stick with aging software and risk security holes, upgrade hardware (often unnecessarily), or strike out into new...

Linux Mint has long held a place in the Linux ecosystem as the go-to distribution for users seeking a no-nonsense, Windows-like experience on an open-source platform. Its latest update, Linux Mint 21.2 Victoria, continues this tradition—delivering stability and accessibility while subtly...

So you’re fed up with Windows. Maybe you’re tired of Windows 11’s infamous 24H2 update saga, or perhaps the seduction of open source and full system control whispers too sweetly for you to ignore. The grass looks greener on the Linux side—free, customizable, with perceived safety from the...

Switching from Windows 11 to Fedora Linux 42: A Modern Powerhouse for Your Desktop Windows 11 has been Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system, but for many users, especially those craving customization, privacy, and performance, the tide is turning towards open source alternatives. Fedora...