These features help you optimize your productivity on your Chromebook.

The minimalist Linux distribution updates its base to kernel 6.18.2 and GCC 15.2.0. Tiny Core remains systemd-free.

If you're got a drawer full of unused USB sticks, you might as well put them to use – and our tech experts know how ...

If you'd like a lightweight Linux distribution for that aging hardware, but you want a more modern-looking UI, consider Waydog.

Valve's revival of the Steam Machine is launching in 2026, but there are still unanswered questions about how the ...

Zephyr, an open source project that launched under the Linux Foundation in 2016, builds a secure, connected and flexible RTOS ...

VLC 3.0.23, GIMP 3.0.8 and VirtualBox 7.2.6 were among January's Linux app releases, slipping alongside an open-source video ...

The bootable rescue environment I reach for when systems won’t start.

Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

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 ...

Universal Serial Bus (or USB) is a versatile interface that's used in all sorts of devices — from smartphones to lifestyle products — to deliver data, power, and video signals. Most commonly, we see ...

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a widely compatible connection standard for modern gadgets, including laptops and computers, as well as mobile devices, printers, and various peripherals. But one ...