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Few features in recent Android releases have captured as much attention as “Circle to Search”—the magical tool that lets users simply circle or highlight any on-screen content to instantly learn more, translate, or find similar images via Google’s robust search technology. While this “search...

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 "Strix Halo" represents a significant advancement in AMD's processor lineup, integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities with robust performance metrics. As users consider this processor for their computing needs, a critical question arises: which operating...

What if two titans of the tech world—Apple and Nintendo—joined forces not in business strategy, but in code? It’s a hypothetical that’s long fueled internet speculation, tech memes, and YouTube “what if” showdowns. But thanks to a persistent hobbyist who goes by PatRyk, that scenario briefly...

When the HP ZBook Ultra G1a landed in the WindowsForum.com labs, sporting the newly minted AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 "Strix Halo" system-on-chip, anticipation was sky-high. This mobile workstation, bristling with 12 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 8050S integrated graphics, represents the cutting edge of...

For many Windows users looking to break free from Microsoft's increasingly restrictive ecosystem, the idea of switching to Linux can seem tempting—but also intimidating. Long gone are the days when Linux was synonymous with cryptic command-line adventures and inscrutable software installations...

In the heart of Northern California’s Humboldt County, a grassroots movement is quietly making waves in the fight against mounting electronic waste. The Arcata Repair Café, a collaborative initiative between the City of Arcata and the Humboldt Repair Café group, is doing more than mending broken...

Denmark's recent decision to transition its government systems from Microsoft's proprietary software to open-source alternatives like Linux and LibreOffice marks a significant shift in its digital strategy. This move underscores a growing global emphasis on digital sovereignty and the desire to...

LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington. This milestone event underscored the festival's enduring commitment to fostering open-source communities and advancing technological education. One of...

In one of the most consequential shifts in public sector IT policy of recent years, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein has initiated an unprecedented government-wide migration away from Microsoft software, targeting every desktop and digital process used by civil servants, police, and the...

Denmark’s decision to replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives signals a critical turning point in the ongoing debate over national digital sovereignty, government procurement, and the future of public sector IT infrastructure. As the Danish Agency for Digitization begins its...

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...

It’s a rare moment in tech when a software developer behind an iconic open-source project publicly urges millions of Windows users to leave not just an application, but the entire Microsoft ecosystem. Yet, that’s precisely what the makers of LibreOffice have stirred up, tapping into a roiling...

The Danish Ministry for Digitalization has taken a bold step in Europe’s ongoing quest for digital sovereignty by publicly committing to replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives, starting with the ministry's switch to LibreOffice. Caroline Olsen, Denmark's Minister for Digital...

As the sunset approaches for Windows 10, users around the globe face a pivotal choice: take the leap to Windows 11, linger on unsupported software, or embrace a radically different path—switching to Linux paired with LibreOffice. The Document Foundation (TDF), the driving force behind...

The humble taskbar—first introduced alongside Windows 95—remains a cornerstone of Microsoft’s iconic desktop experience. From pinning frequently used apps to providing real-time system updates or simply delivering that unmistakable Start button, the taskbar has grown more indispensable with...

As the end of official support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, a new storm of controversy has erupted within the broader community of PC users, open-source advocates, and IT professionals. Microsoft’s decision to phase out support for its decade-old operating system—slated for October...

As users across the world consider what comes after Windows 10, especially ahead of its looming end-of-life, the question of running indispensable Windows applications on Linux has never been more urgent. For many, the refusal of Windows 11 to support older hardware is the last straw in a...

Spending nearly a decade regularly switching between Linux distributions is not just a test of patience and curiosity—it’s a living testament to the variety and depth that the Linux ecosystem has to offer. Few operating systems can spark such loyalty—or provoke such strong, divisive...

With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has taken a firmer stance on system integrity, especially toward third-party customization utilities that modify core visual or behavioral aspects of the operating system. One such casualty of Microsoft's increasing lockdown has been ExplorerPatcher—a...

Mac users today find themselves at the center of a productivity renaissance, with industry titans vying to provide a seamless experience for document creation, collaboration, and workflow management. Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and Apple’s iWork are the long-standing heavyweights, yet for users...