After Microsoft couldn't keep its AI hands to itself, a notoriously complex Linux distro has started its long march away from GitHub

Like any other AI company, Microsoft is ravenous for training data, and has leveraged its ownership of GitHub (which it acquired in 2018, not without controversy) to feed that hunger, training its ...

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 ...
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If you dual-boot Linux, don't make these costly 4 mistakes

Firmware, encryption, and filesystem traps that break dual boot.

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

My very first problem was one I've written about before: Linux isn't generally compatible with Arm-based machines. Alas, two of the spare machines I had hoped to use for this project are outfitted ...
MUO on MSN

I installed this Linux distro on my gaming PC, and it runs Windows games better than Windows

Want to see some performance gains? Linux may be the answer.
The Windows Club

Secure Boot Certificates to expire in June 2026; Check if your are updated

Microsoft has announced that the Secure Boot certificates will expire in June 2026. This update will affect many users and organizations, as their computer systems will become vulnerable to boot ...
Technobezz

Linux System Recovery Guide Shows How to Fix Broken Installations

Linux system administrators can recover broken installations using Live USB devices and command-line tools, avoiding complete ...
PC Magazine

I Switched From Windows 11 to Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Way Better

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. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5074109 January update BSOD, boot issues on some PCs (commerical)

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share. In an updated support document, the company has confirmed that the update is ...
The Verge

Microsoft confirms boot issues with its latest Windows 11 update.

Microsoft has confirmed that the boot failures with its January 2026 Windows 11 update are limited to “commercial” PCs and happened due to the December 2025 update failing to install and PCs being ...
Engadget

Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs

Sonos has unveiled its first new product of 2026, the Amp Multi. This amplifier is a niche option for the owners of very large or complicated spaces, and it's being billed as professional grade option ...
heise online

Windows Updates: New Boot Certificates, Error Fixes, and New Problems

Microsoft released several Windows updates over the weekend. They partially fix issues with the security patches from the January Patch Day. Additionally, Microsoft is beginning to replace Windows' ...