ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...

The compact Steam Machine runs on SteamOS 3, a gaming-first operating system based on Arch Linux with the KDE Plasma desktop.

That's not to say you're totally locked out of installing stuff, however. You can install things using the rpm-ostree command ...

Microsoft's MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), the official .NET solution for cross-platform desktop and mobile apps, will get ...

FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you.

The PC is available from the MINISFORUM website for $504 and up. The entry-level configuration includes 32GB of onboard RAM ...

If you want to try self-hosting apps, and finally cut ties with big corporations like Google, umbrelOS makes it very easy.

Valve put out another small Beta to fix up an issue with the new Steam Deck screen-off downloads, and some other Desktop ...

As of October 2025, Linux has broken a new record among PC gamers. It's gaining new users... almost as fast as Windows is ...

Back in the innocent days of Windows 98 SE, I nearly switched to Linux on account of how satisfied I was with my Windows ...

Valve has announced three new pieces of hardware: the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame VR headset, and a redesigned Steam ...

The Steam Machine looks like a console, but it's a true PC inside. This begs the question — can't you just build your own?