However, one OS is hoping to draw the Windows crowd by being so alike Windows that it's hard to tell the two systems apart. It's called Winux, and it just received its 11.25.12 update just in time for ...

If Windows 10 has been your favorite version so far, but you had to move to Windows 11, you're not alone, and you should know that many users share that feeling. Although Windows 11 builds on the ...

Something to look forward to: Microsoft has announced plans to roll out major Windows 11 updates next year to make the operating system "faster, more portable, and more visually immersive" for gamers.

Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my ...

Windows is no doubt a powerful operating system, and you can tweak system settings and add power user utilities to speed up ...

If you're looking to move from Windows, you have options. Zorin OS and AnduinOS both have the look and feel of Windows. Both of these distributions are free to download and install. If you ask any ...

Acer unveiled new Predator and Nitro gaming laptops at CES 2026, along with a new Predator headset and gaming mouse, bringing ...

It took a helping hand from Asus, but 2025 saw Microsoft officially throw its hat into the PC-based gaming handheld area. The ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

Three tons of confetti is dropped on New York's Times Square at midnight on New Year's Eve. Treb Heining, known for having ...

Be careful where you click. “To be absolutely clear, Microsoft is not forcing a Windows 11 upgrade.” But Windows 11 may install anyway, if you accidentally click the wrong option. And if that upgrade ...