The beginner Linux choice that decides whether you stay or crawl back to Windows.

I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for over twice as long. As a member of PCMag's software team, I focus on Windows coverage, but also write about other ...

Sometimes the “friendly” choice is the one that gets in your way!

All good things must come to an end, including free Ubuntu CDs via Canonical’s ShipIt program. Though a major factor in Ubuntu’s success, Canonical is cutting costs and closing the doors on the free ...

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux distributions, and it's my favorite. In part because, while it's based on Debian Linux and Ubuntu, it goes its own way. For example, its developers created ...

Support for Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" ends 9 July 2026 – which is this week. If you're still using it, you can upgrade ...