Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Linux and open source aren't making headlines at CES 2026, but they're working behind the scenes in embedded, automotive, and ...

It's true: not all of the thousands of distros out there are worth your time.

Pop!_OS is a new Ubuntu-based Linux distribution from System76, flaunting the COSMIC Desktop Environment and available on either a PC of your choice or one of many US-made laptops or desktops. While ...

Threat actors supporting Russia's geopolitical interests are using Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) to obfuscate their activities from Windows endpoint security tools. The group is tracked as "Curly ...

Game On: Compatibility between gaming applications and Linux operating systems keeps improving. According to recent statistics, most players can now expect to run the majority of their gaming sessions ...

A lovely look and smart design would make up for the lack of a strong polling rate and missing 3.5 mm jack, if others didn't offer them at similar prices. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team ...

Apple's iPad Pro M5 with Magic Keyboard hooked up to an external display. (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) The iPad Pro is about to turn 10, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for pulling out this well-worn ...

From his earliest gaming memories playing Spyro 2 on the PlayStation, to being obsessed with the swing-out animations in Marvel's Spider-Man, Cameron has always been, and continues to be, in love with ...

I like so many things about Apple’s newly launched AirPods Pro 3. The battery life feels lifetimes better compared with last year’s Pro 2 version. The adaptive noise cancellation is genius for ...

Apple said during the iPhone 17 launch event that the iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life ever in an iPhone, especially the eSIM-only variant that features a slightly larger battery pack.

Early reports have suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air are more vulnerable to scratches and scuffs, primarily due to damage spotted at Apple Stores. Apple customers have discovered that ...