Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

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Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

Transparently runs 16, 32, and 64-bit Windows apps, but still doesn't use the Microsoft store. The latest version of the Wine ...

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Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into an ...

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A light bulb moment.

CERT-In warns of a Chrome vulnerability that could let hackers bypass system security, urging users on all platforms to ...

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The upcoming NexPhone is designed to work as an everyday Android device, but switch to Windows or Linux if you're using a ...