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FydeOS is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most promising alternatives to ChromeOS Flex for users seeking a robust, flexible, and multi-faceted operating system on both legacy and modern x64 hardware. As ChromeOS Flex continues to fill a crucial void for millions of Windows users left...

For those who have ever longed for the intuitive look and feel of Windows 11 but wanted to tap into the power, flexibility, and privacy of Linux, Linuxfx version 11.25.07 “NOBLE” delivers an unexpectedly polished hybrid. The latest long-term support variant of this increasingly popular...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) has once again recognized Microsoft as a Leader, marking the company's sixth consecutive year in this prestigious position. This consistent recognition underscores...

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...

After nearly three years of sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally reached near parity with Windows 10, signaling the closing of a chapter in Microsoft's operating system history. According to the latest figures from StatCounter for June 2025, 47.8% of Windows users globally are now on...

Penguin Solutions has unveiled the second generation of its Stratus ztC Endurance platform, a flagship fault-tolerant computing solution designed to deliver seven nines (99.99999%) availability. This latest iteration introduces significant performance enhancements and expanded support for...

Mainstream Windows users are facing a wake-up call of historic proportions as Microsoft has officially set October 14 as the end-of-life date for Windows 10, used by over a billion devices across the globe. For years, these users have surfed the familiar waves of Windows, often viewing Linux as...

It’s not every day that a device built for leisure finds itself repurposed for productivity, but with the ever-growing interest in portable computing, the lines between gaming consoles and work machines are starting to blur. Case in point: the Lenovo Legion Go S, a handheld gaming PC with muscle...

Fault-tolerant computing has long been a critical foundation for industries that cannot afford even a moment’s downtime. In an era dominated by digital-first business models, resilient IT infrastructure is not just a technical luxury—it is a necessity. Penguin Solutions’ recent unveiling of the...

Windows users long accustomed to the flexibility and familiarity of Microsoft’s flagship operating system may find themselves at a crossroads in the coming months. As Windows 10’s end-of-support date draws closer, LibreOffice—the best-known free and open-source office suite—has joined a growing...

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...

Switching from Windows to Linux is often portrayed as a daunting leap, but for those who make the journey—willingly or reluctantly—the experience is as illuminating as it is challenging. After years of loyalty to Microsoft's familiar ecosystem, the process of trying out Linux Mint as a primary...

As support for Windows 10 approaches its inevitable end, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal choice: upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems that will breathe new life into existing hardware. The “End of 10” campaign has emerged as a...

OpenMamba is a Linux distribution that may not immediately leap to the top of the mainstream desktop charts, but quietly persists as a fascinating artefact in the ever-diversifying garden of open-source operating systems. Its signature green visual palette is more than mere aesthetic...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Linux distributions, LastOS emerges as a distinctive remix of Linux Mint 22.1, tailored to bridge the gap for Windows users transitioning to Linux. Crafted by Glenn Chugg, also known as LiveFreeDead, LastOS leverages the Penguins' Eggs remastering tool to offer...

Beneath the surface of today’s desktop and laptop computers lies a layer of software that rarely leaves the spotlight: the firmware, the invisible gatekeeper that bridges your hardware and software worlds. For most, this means living in the familiar realm of BIOS or the increasingly ubiquitous...

For much of the past year, Windows 11 users with a passion for both Microsoft and open-source software faced a major headache: dual-boot configurations with popular Linux distributions became unreliable, causing frustration and unexpected downtime for home enthusiasts and IT professionals alike...

Mozilla Firefox continues to set benchmarks in browser reliability with the deployment of version 138.0.3, a focused update that addresses several critical and highly specific issues for a wide swath of its user base. While this patch may lack headline-grabbing new features, it exemplifies...

For many Windows users, the approach of Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline is a moment of decision: upgrade to Windows 11—if your hardware allows—or explore new alternatives. With the hardware requirements for Windows 11 excluding a significant portion of older machines, several users are...

As Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support in October 2025, millions of users face a pivotal crossroads. For those with aging PCs incapable of running Windows 11, the company’s official advice oscillates between purchasing a new device or, for businesses and schools, paying for...