Linux can support these workflows, but the experience is less uniform. Sandboxing can restrict access to external drives.

For users who are looking to try something new, or who are tired of their Mac OS or Windows operating systems, now just might be the time to switch to something else. The Mac OS system currently uses ...

Linux driver issues tend to be rarer today, but can also be harder to untangle when they do happen. Problems can be tied to specific kernels, desktop environments, or distro-specific patches. Two ...

Linux certainly has established itself as a prominent server OS these days, pushing Unix into the background. But the open source OS shares the stage with commercial software giant Microsoft, which ...

For those who are looking to replace Windows 10, you might be wondering just how different Windows and Linux are. Beyond the usual concerns for the user interface, there's also security to take into ...

Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you? We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility, ease of use, hardware availability, interface design, gaming ...

We love to watch a good dogfight, especially when the two opponents can be considered rivals. You know, Celtics versus Lakers (go Celtics!), Red Sox versus Yankees (go Red Sox!), and so forth. In the ...

Mark Samuels takes a look at the ongoing open source debate. An increasing number of users are considering Linux as an alternative to Microsoft for their desktop software. The open source operating ...

It appears that a portion of Microsoft’s Windows 7 training materials have been released into the wild by a Best Buy employee. Why is this news? Well, a section of the training compared Windows 7 to ...

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