Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner ...

After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems

After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems ...

5 atomic Linux distros I trust for stress-free OS updates - and why

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Imagine you're using Windows 11 and you've learned that an upgrade is available. You struggle to approve the upgrade, but you know you will ...
ZDNet

Why people keep flocking to Linux in 2025 (and it's not just to escape Windows)

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 ...
PC World

Linux OS market share climbs towards 5% — thanks, Steam Deck!

The Year of the Linux Desktop has become something of a sad meme in recent years, but the truth is that Linux as an alternative to Windows and macOS has never been more popular — both in terms of ...
TweakTown

Steam data reveals PC gamers shifting from Windows to Linux

TL;DR: Windows remains the leading PC gaming OS with 95.1% market share, but Linux, driven by SteamOS and Steam Deck popularity, is steadily growing among gamers. Valve's SteamOS offers optimized ...