The stable Linux 7.1 kernel is just days away if testing stays on track. Discover what fixes made the cut for AMD Zen6, Lenovo, and MSI hardware before the rollout.
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Fastfetch, the popular CLI tool for viewing system information, has been updated to version 2.64, bringing the usual set of bug fixes and improvements.
Gaming on Arm-based Linux systems just got a major boost. Canonical's new stable Steam Snap opens up PC gaming across a range of Qualcomm and Nvidia hardware.
Microsoft unveils a new native command-line utility for Windows 11, and also introduces new tools that could radically transform native app development.
The rocky road to the Linux 7.1 kernel release is finally smoothing out. Discover what fixes made the cut this week and which popular handheld devices are getting upgrades.
Rocky Linux, a popular enterprise Linux distribution, has been updated to version 9.8, bringing updated system packages and other changes.
If you are still running Fedora 42, your system is now vulnerable to security threats. Here is how to easily jump to Fedora 43 before it is too late.
Beyond adding severe workload pressure on kernel maintainers, code generated by black-box AI tools risks polluting the ecosystem with unmaintainable and legally ambiguous bloat.
System76 has released a new version of COSMIC, its Rust-based desktop environment, bringing the project to version 1.0.14.
AlmaLinux, one of the most prominent Enterprise Linux distros in the world, has been updated to version 10.2, bringing updated compiler toolsets, database packages, and "improved" security.
Torvalds is getting hardnosed about unnecessary code churn in the latest release candidate. Find out why he says AI tools are creating a major headache for kernel maintainers.
If Windows 11 demands too much from your PC, this nimble Linux distribution might be the perfect remedy to bypass tech giant bloatware.
A deluge of automated AI bug reports has pushed Linux's security team to a breaking point. Torvalds is demanding a massive change from drive-by contributors.
If you are running Ubuntu 25.10, a major transition window just opened. Here is how to upgrade your system safely before support officially drops this summer.
Is AI productivity permanently changing the kernel? Linus Torvalds notes a massive jump in patch sizes that could redefine how the OS is built.
Microsoft has rolled out major Sysinternals Suite updates, bringing new troubleshooting features, usability improvements, and expanded Linux support.
Linux has revealed a key AMD Ryzen performance feature that is being worked on. This enhancement is also expected to arrive in Windows 11 too.
From AI influence to vital memory leak fixes for RDNA 4 and Xe, Linux 7.1 RC2 is anything but boring. Discover why the latest kernel release is feeling a bit "strange."
A lot of people dislike what Microsoft has turned Windows into, cramming AI into different corners of the OS. Now Canonical seems to be heading down the same path with Ubuntu.
Created by the minds behind Atom, Zed 1.0 is officially ready for prime time. Discover how the latest update improves performance and fixes long-standing bugs on Windows and Linux.
A literal coffin for Windows 10 hits the streets as protesters slam Microsoft's cutoff, warning millions of PCs could be pushed to the grave next.
PowerToys has received its latest update and it's a major one for sure. The release brings a new utility borrowed from Linux, and many more changes.
Running a decade-old OS is a ticking time bomb for your data security. With standard ESM over, you're forced to choose between a risky migration or a pricey legacy subscription.
The first Linux 7.1 candidate is here, packing everything from next-gen Intel graphics support to game-changing NTFS performance. Discover why this kernel marks a major turning point.
Niri is one of the fastest-growing window managers out there, and the new version, 26.04, brings (among other improvements) support for the ext-background-effect Wayland protocol.
The KDE team has released their usual "This Week in Plasma" update, covering many new features coming to Plasma, including one that Intel GPU users will appreciate.
The Resolute Raccoon has arrived as Ubuntu's 11th LTS release. Discover how the shift to Linux 7.0 and native AI toolkits transforms performance on the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware.
Two new products have been added to the Thelio series by System76, namely Thelio Mira and Thelio Major, which are more efficient and dissipate heat more effectively.
CachyOS has rolled out a new Linux 7.0 kernel, which features new and updated drivers and packages for a fast, performance-oriented system for heavy users.
For two decades, users have been requesting this feature for virtual desktops. It is now finally on its way, helped by KDE's shift from X11 to Wayland.
Stop hunting for extensions. Visual Studio Code 1.116 is here, baking GitHub Copilot directly into the core and giving you total transparency over how your AI agents think.
Zorin OS 18 has already hit 3.3 million downloads, and version 18.1 is ready to supercharge your desktop with sleek new themes and a smarter way to ditch Windows.
Is your Raspberry Pi truly secure? Version 6.2 flips the switch on a long-standing security hole, changing how you run every admin command. Here is why it matters.
Linus Torvalds has officially unleashed Linux 7.0. From "corner case" AI fixes to major performance boosts, here is how the world's most famous open-source kernel is evolving for 2026.
Guidelines backed by Linus Torvalds reveal how AI tools and AI-generated code can contribute to the Linux kernel, but with notable limits.
France is preparing to replace Windows across its government, marking a major move toward EU- and Linux-based alternatives and greater control over its digital infrastructure.
Anthropic has unveiled Project Glasswing, a coalition with Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others built around an AI model it is deliberately keeping from public release. Here's why.
KDE cited technical debt and maintenance burden as reasons for removing the Oxygen and Air themes from Plasma. Now it is bringing them back in time for its 30th anniversary.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS users can soon opt into a decade of security patches during setup. Here is how the new Welcome tool streamlines the process for personal and pro users.
Linux 7.0 is almost here after a bumpy development cycle. Discover why this milestone release is larger than usual and what it means for your hardware support.
LibreOffice developer takes a dig at Euro-Office in new open letter
Dell, HP PCs ran into endless reboot, BitLocker recovery loops but Windows 11 isn't to blame
Microsoft making much needed change to Windows 11, 10 Patch Tuesday security updates
