As early as next year, California’s Digital Age Assurance Act will require all operating system providers in the state, including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux distros like SteamOS, to collect users’ age information during setup. GrapheneOS, an Android-based OS spin-off, recently indicated that it won't be party to emerging laws requiring mandatory age verification during setup: "GrapheneOS will remain usable by anyone around the world without requiring personal information, identification or an account," added the OS provider. "If GrapheneOS devices can't be sold in a region due to
A new bill could force your Windows 11 PC to collect "any information as is necessary" to verify your age…Still, many users remain vocal about their dissatisfaction, citing a lackluster user experience and, in some cases, even considering a move to alternatives like Linux . Microsoft’s aggressive integration of ads throughout…
The latest update to PowerToys includes new features that Windows and Linux users will love. On top of a number of general improvements and bug fixes, PowerToys v0.99.0 adds two…
…Zen 4 Ryzen 9 9700X CPU remains a smart pick in 2026 3 California exempts Linux from new age-verification law 4 Dell's Memorial Day laptop deals start at just $529…
…by way of " improving system performance, app responsiveness, File Explorer and the Windows Subsystem for Linux ," it won't mean much if Microsoft can't properly stay ahead of serious threats. On…
…Yoink installation on Windows 11 Yoink is currently available for Windows 11, with macOS and Linux versions planned. You can install it using the Windows Package Manager with a simple command or…
…As my colleague Richard Devine puts it, “this definitely kills it for me.” Currently, Valve’s Steam Controller, like its predecessor, lacks standard drivers for Windows, Linux , and Mac, meaning you have…
…Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman defended the approach on X , saying that many modern operating systems, including Apple's macOS and Linux distros, already use this approach to make the experience feel snappier…
…Windows itself has created unprecedented interest in competing platforms, like Linux , SteamOS , and potentially even the incumbent Android PC project from Google. Nobody with a brain is denying that artificial intelligence in…
…In this thread, users are not targeting an operating system, such as Windows 11 or Linux . They're only sharing the apps they consider the best, and many of them also run…
…TOPICS Jez Corden Executive Editor Back To Top LATEST ARTICLES 1 California exempts Linux from new age-verification law 2 Dell's Memorial Day laptop deals start at just $529 3 The…
To show you the most relevant results, we’ve omitted some entries very similar to those already shown. Repeat the search with the omitted results included.