Despite its (at the time) high-end Core i7 CPU and 32GB of RAM, Windows was frustratingly slow on it. The fan was constantly at full throttle even when the machine was idle, and it regularly failed to ...

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Linux isn't ready for primetime on some laptops ...

Linux gaming has evolved from a niche experiment into a smooth, high-performance alternative to Windows, thanks to Proton, ...

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A significant trend is emerging in the tech community, with many experts considering switching from Windows to Linux as their primary operating system. In a surprising wave of digital migration, at ...

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...

Linux is often praised as one of the most powerful and flexible operating systems available today. It runs most of the internet, powers servers, supports developers, and gives users complete control ...