Valve's work on Linux gaming compatibility has greatly benefited its own SteamOS devices, but also opened the door for more ...

Steam Deck momentum and 12,000 verified or playable games show the rise of gaming on Linux, guiding you toward stable ...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 issues. With bug fixes, Copilot cutbacks, and gaming fixes, 2026 could be Windows’ last chance to win users back.

You can't make me go back.

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over ...

Microsoft appears to be taking a cue from Linux with a new Command Palette Dock proposal for PowerToys. This would let ...

Linux gaming's rise, driven by Proton and Steam Deck's 5 million units. When switching from Windows SteamOS and Proton run ...

Microsoft and Linux are adding AI and Rust to their pipelines. Microsoft is leaning much harder into AI development than Linux. Both are expanding Rust, but neither OS will be fully Rust soon.

A Californian start-up is continuing what Microsoft could not. Nex is bringing Windows to smartphones — including support for external monitors.

Microsoft’s PowerToys team is contemplating building a top menu bar for Windows 11, much like Linux, macOS, or older versions ...

If you were asked to pick the most annoying of the various Microsoft Windows interfaces that have appeared over the years, ...

You've likely heard people talking about Linux as a more stable, secure, and customizable operating system than Windows 11. That might be hard to believe, but in some cases, it's true. If you're tired ...