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Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April
New features coming to DirectX, and DirectStorage is back
OS/2 isn't dead: ArcaOS update brings the 1980s-era OS to modern UEFI PCs
The spirit of OS/2 lives on with support for both vintage and modern PCs
Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11
If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these popular free tools help strip out the bloat, disable telemetry, and give you more control over the OS.
Windows 11 hits 72% share as Windows 10 fades, but not everyone is happy
End-of-support deadlines and aggressive requirements are pushing some reluctant users forward
Connecting the dots: Windows 11 finally takes over the desktop, but maybe not on Microsoft's preferred terms. StatCounter's latest numbers show Microsoft's latest OS running on nearly three-quarters of Windows desktops worldwide, with Windows 11 at 72.78% and Windows 10 down to 26.27%. It is a sharp swing from only late 2025, when Windows 11 hovered above the 50% mark and Windows 10 still powered nearly half of all machines.
Linux 7.0 rc1 arrives with major hardware enablement and performance gains
Linux 7.0 is officially taking shape with the release of the first release candidate. The new kernel lays the groundwork for upcoming distros like Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44, while delivering broad hardware enablement for Intel's next-gen CPUs, AMD Zen 6 and new GPUs, and expanding support for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms. Beyond hardware, Linux 7.0 brings meaningful file system and performance improvements, continued Rust integration, and a long list of under-the-hood optimizations.
The Interim Computer Museum puts 28 classic computer systems on the internet for you to try
From Multics to PDP-11 Unix, this portal revives the world's rarest OS for anyone to explore
YUMI exFAT adds smarter drive prep options
YUMI remains a reliable pick for building multi-boot USB drives, especially if you like having control over how your media is set up. The latest release introduces a handy new preparation menu: users can now reserve unformatted space and choose the target filesystem upfront, making it easier to fine-tune a USB stick for specific use cases or future expansion.
ParrotOS 7.0 delivers major under-the-hood overhaul
ParrotOS is a compelling Linux alternative for users who want strong security features without the bloat. Version 7.0 is a significant upgrade, bringing a reworked backend, a modern KDE Plasma 6 desktop, and a refreshed Echo theme, while keeping the system lean and responsive.
Torvalds kicks off Linux 7.0 after 6.19 lands with key tech gains
The latest kernel focuses on live updates, encrypted device communication, and accelerated networking
Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time
Warnings about the incoming "printocalyplse" have been greatly exaggerated
The takeaway: Microsoft quietly signaled a major shift in how printer drivers would work on Windows nearly three years ago. That plan is now becoming reality, though most older third-party printers won't suddenly stop working anytime soon.
Microsoft shifts focus to stabilizing Windows 11 after patch failures
Patch chaos and risky new features are forcing Microsoft into repair mode
Linux gets a continuity plan for the day Linus Torvalds steps aside
The Linux kernel now has a roadmap for leadership transition
Windows 11 hits one billion users in less time than Windows 10
Satya Nadella credits the surge to modernization and OEM momentum
Google's Aluminium OS accidentally leaks, showing ChromeOS-Android fusion in action for the first time
Bug report leak gives first look at Google's upcoming desktop operating system
Your ancient iPhone 5s just got an update so it can keep using iMessage
Apple just updated iOS 12 for the first time in three years
Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?
Microsoft loves to promote Windows 11 25H2's AI features and other improvements, but can it actually game faster than Windows 10? We tested 14 modern titles to find out if the upgrade is worth it.
Windows on Arm gets native Xbox app as Game Pass titles hit 85% compatibility
Upcoming Arm CPUs from Nvidia could change the performance equation
Wine 11.0 released with performance gains and WoW64 completion
Wine 11, the latest release of the Windows compatibility layer for Linux, introduces NTSYNC support and completes the new WoW64 architecture, delivering notable performance and compatibility improvements across Vulkan, Direct3D, and system integration.
Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark
Why are we not surprised?
Windows 11 is getting faster, smoother, and more "console-like" for gaming
Microsoft promises major performance, power, and graphics optimizations arriving over the next two years
Tiny Core Linux is a minimalist distro built for speed and customization
Tiny Core Linux is one of the smallest and fastest Linux distributions, with a base image of just 24 MB. It boots quickly, runs entirely in RAM, and includes only the essentials, letting users add features through modular extensions. Like Tiny11 on Windows, Tiny Core Linux embraces an "only what you need" philosophy.
Android 16 QPR2: What's new as Google moves to twice-yearly OS releases
From smarter alerts to expanded dark mode, here's what's changed