When it comes to computers, big updates feel like a blessing and a curse. They can bring about some nice new features, ...

Windows Linux But despite the huge progress the Linux community is making every day, some of the old challenges are still limiting the operating system from posing a threat to Microsoft on the desktop ...

The Linux desktop has continued its slow growth. Linux has been making gains in no small part because of Microsoft Windows' blunders. Users and governments have been losing trust in Windows and ...

Windows 11 slowed my hardware to a crawl. Linux runs lighter with rolling updates, and keeps older PCs fast for years instead ...

Using Linux on a touchscreen monitor or two-in-one computer has become increasingly viable, thanks to built-in support in the Linux kernel. However, the usability of Linux on touchscreens largely ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

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

Steam Deck momentum and 12,000 verified or playable games show the rise of gaming on Linux, guiding you toward stable ...

Is Linux ready for the corporate desktop? Join Computerworld‘s online discussion and share your views. With the proven success of Linux-based servers for mission-critical business applications, many ...

Adobe Systems is extending on Thursday its AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) technology to Linux desktops. Previously available for Windows and Macintosh, AIR is Adobe’s free technology that enables ...