Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

It even works with Homebrew under macOS, which is a game-changer if you work with both operating systems.

Before now, you'd have to either access it via the limited browser version, or use third-party apps, such as GeForce Infinity ...

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I have a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM. 1TB SSD). I really like the hardware, and I decided to try Ubuntu on it. Downloaded the ISO for the ARM version of 25.10. Put it on a ...

Ubuntu Touch is a mobile operating system designed to run on smartphones, tablets, and other touchscreen devices. It was originally developed by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu for desktop and ...

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. Because the software is simple ...

Chromebooks are low-cost laptops that mostly target students and educators. While running ChromeOS under the hood makes them efficient, they lack a strong upgrade path and full-featured options ...

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