ZDNET's key takeaways Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.You'll find ease of use and a wide range of ...

Linux distributions designed with former Windows users in mind are no longer niche experiments, they’re becoming a genuine path forward for frustrated Windows users. Distros like Bazzite aren’t just ...

Ubuntu Game Pack includes Steam, Lutris, Itch.io, and Game Jolt, as well as PlayOnLinux, CrossOver, Wine, DosBox, ScummVM, and more. Some of those options are free, while others are pay-to-play or ...

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

PC gaming is in the middle of a quiet platform revolt. Frustration with Windows 11’s direction is colliding with a once‑niche ...

Fanboys insist we are getting the numbers wrong  For years, Linux fanboys have been insisting that this year will be the time of Linux on the desktop. Now, ZDnet's Steven Vaughan-Nichols thinks the ...

Both editions are based on the latest upstream MX Linux, with the newer 6.15 kernel from the Liquorix project. But there's bad news for those who prefer to avoid Lennart Poettering's all-encompassing ...

Intel announced Friday that it is stopping support for Clear Linux OS, bringing an end to the decade-old distribution. Clear Linux appealed mostly to developers and other pros. It was optimized for ...

What if you could relive the golden age of computing while harnessing the power of modern technology? Imagine booting up a system that greets you with CRT-style interfaces, retro fonts, and animated ...

Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe ...