After decades of using Linux, I've found that this is the best way to show Windows users what they're missing.

Get step-by-step instructions for determining the operating system (OS) version on your devices and why it is so important to keep the OS updated.

Five years in the making, Autheo is launching its decentralized operating system on Mainnet — after public testnet adoption ...

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The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space. You have two ...

Apple has taken the wraps off of its next-generation operating system updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference today, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. And while the ...

From mainframes, to Mac OS, and everything in between. From mainframes, to Mac OS, and everything in between. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows ...

Although Linux is the king of open-source OSes, there are options. Here you'll find a few open-source OSes to toy around with. Don't expect any of these to be viable options for daily use. When you ...

A bipartisan House bill introduced this week, HR 8250, would require operating system providers to verify the age of every user who sets up an account or uses an operating system, shifting ...

Choosing an operating system in 2026 requires more thought than ever. Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS each offer unique strengths in hardware compatibility, software support, and user experience.

A highly restrictive new law coming out of California and going into effect in 2027 could force age verification into any device with an operating system in the state. The recently passed Assembly ...

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...