By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

The "Linux vs. Windows" argument is just ridiculous.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Imagine you're using Windows 11 and you've learned that an upgrade is available. You struggle to approve the upgrade, but you know you will ...

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I'm done with dual-booting.

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years is actually holding you back? Below, NYXTERA breaks down how Linux, once considered a niche option for tech enthusiasts, is rapidly becoming a ...

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For smartphone users looking for a desktop replacement, the NexPhone wants to offer a choice of three popular operating systems. In addition to desktop support for Android, Linux Debian, and Windows ...

If you were asked to pick the most annoying of the various Microsoft Windows interfaces that have appeared over the years, there’s a reasonable chance that Windows 8’s Metro start screen and interface ...

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years suddenly felt like a burden instead of a benefit? That’s the reality many gamers are facing with Windows 11, as frustrations over performance ...