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Zorin OS 18 Beta arrives at a pivotal moment: with Windows 10’s extended lifespan ending on October 14, 2025, millions of users face either an enforced upgrade to Windows 11, costly hardware refreshes, or the security risks of running an unsupported OS — and Zorin OS 18 Beta positions itself as...

Lenovo’s decision to ship the Legion Go S with SteamOS turns a capable handheld into a fundamentally different user experience — one that trims Windows bloat, favors console-style simplicity, and magnifies what matters most on a small, high-refresh gaming device. Overview Lenovo has released a...

Lenovo's decision to ship the Legion Go S with SteamOS rather than Windows turns what was a competent handheld into a focused, streamlined gaming device — one that, in everyday use, makes the compromises of a full Windows install feel unnecessary for many players. Background SteamOS started life...

Linux continues to spark debate within the desktop computing world, often hailed for its security, flexibility, and open-source ethos, yet consistently shadowed by the long-standing complaint: a perceived lack of application support compared to Windows. Despite this reputation, for a growing...

For many years, Windows has dominated the desktop operating system landscape, with countless users adopting Windows 10 and Windows 11 as their daily drivers. The inertia of familiarity, convenience, and software compatibility has made it difficult for even the most user-friendly Linux...

The journey with mini PCs has long been riddled with frustrating hurdles, especially for those seeking flexible, affordable computing solutions without compromising usability. For many, devices like the Geekom A8 and Khadas Mind became synonymous with spotty Wi-Fi reception and inconsistent...

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...

As the Windows 10 era draws to a close, millions of users are confronted with a critical dilemma: how to operate safely when official security updates from Microsoft come to an end. The cessation of updates, scheduled for October 14, 2025, doesn’t mean Windows 10 machines will instantly become...

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...

As Lenovo banners tout Windows 11’s Copilot+ AI powers and Microsoft pushes every remaining Windows 10 user to upgrade—or buy a new PC—the landscape of Asian computing is quietly shifting. In tech circles from Shenzhen to Jakarta, the name "Huawei" surfaces again and again, not just as a...

Huawei’s bold foray into the world of desktop operating systems has culminated in the official launch of HarmonyOS PC—a platform ambitiously designed to challenge the longstanding dominance of Microsoft Windows, particularly within China’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. As the global...

Huawei’s ambitious push to expand HarmonyOS from mobile devices to personal computers signals a bold new frontier in the global operating system race—a space long dominated by Windows and macOS. With HarmonyOS 5 positioned as an alternative that might soon appear on desktops and laptops, the...

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...

As Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025, a pronounced sense of urgency has descended upon millions of users who now find themselves at a critical crossroads. For households, small businesses, schools, and non-profits around the world, the looming sunset of...

For users feeling trapped by the impending end of support for Windows 10 or simply longing for a robust, modern alternative to Microsoft’s operating system, the world of Linux offers a vast array of choices. Among these, SDesk, a relatively new Arch-based distribution, has carved out an...

As Microsoft proceeds with the final stages of its Windows 11 version 24H2 rollout, a seismic shift is underway for millions of Windows 10 users around the globe. The software giant recently reaffirmed that support for Windows 10 will officially end in less than six months—a deadline that poses...

Switching operating systems is never a trivial matter, especially for those deeply entrenched in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. Yet, ALT Workstation 11, a Russian-developed Linux distribution, is increasingly making headlines as a credible Windows 11 alternative. Riding the surge of public...

SteamOS promised a streamlined, console-like experience for PC gaming handhelds, yet installing it on a device not designed from the ground up to support it can lead to more headaches than hoped-for improvements. One early adopter recently shared their experience running SteamOS on the Asus ROG...

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...

Nitrux: The Stylish Windows 11 Replacement Solving App Management Headaches In a computing world dominated by Windows 11, the quest for a reliable, stylish, and user-centric alternative is gaining steady momentum. Among the rising contenders, Nitrux Linux distinguishes itself not just as another...