What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

Gaming on Linux just got a bump with new Wine 11 improvements that'll make for a better Proton on SteamOS, too

Wine updates aren't just notable for how they will improve Linux on your gaming PC, but, as Valve's Proton uses Wine, these ...

I spent a year on Linux and forgot to miss Windows

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

A new Wine update could finally bring Adobe Photoshop to Linux

A developer known as "PhialsBasement" has recently merged several commits into Valve Software's custom Wine build, ...

I cracked Hyprland at last - thanks to this Arch-based Linux distro

Omarchy is an Arch-based distribution that uses Hyprland. You'll need skill and patience to get the most out of this OS. Hyprland is getting tons of coverage within the Linux community. If you've ...
Liliputing

This 2.6 pound laptop has a 2.8K 120 Hz display, 99 Wh battery, and Linux or Windows options

The Slimbook Executive also has a 14 inch, 2880 x 1800 pixel LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 500 nits brightness, support for 16GB to 256GB of user-replaceable DDR5-5600 memory, and ...

How much RAM does your Linux PC actually need in 2026? An expert's sweet spot

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...
CNET

You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...