Windows is undeniably convenient, but Linux puts you in charge
…On a typical consumer PC, you install Windows, sign in, let it fetch drivers, install your usual apps, games, and then move on. Almost all software still targets Windows first, and the…
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Microsoft finally remembers that personalization "is in Windows' DNA" after five years of ignoring it
…Around the end of 2025, people started complaining about the saturation of Copilot across Microsoft apps, the degradation of Windows updates, and a focus that people described as "Microslop." In a bid…
I built a 10-inch ePaper dashboard for my 3D printer, and it's the best display I've ever used
…My custom draw pipeline ended up slower than I wanted, and when I dug in I traced most of the delay to the on_update() path in the IT8951 driver itself. An…
I'm excited for the next generation of Linux distros, and for one big reason
…Bazzite and a few other gaming distributions now adopt atomic updates , meaning you never have to worry about a failed update breaking your system. The OS installs and applies the new updates…
Windows 11 has these 4 features nobody talks about, and I can't imagine using it without them
…Natively available on Windows 11, it provides a clean, chronological documentation of every app crash, failed update, and critical event. This feature helps when I'm testing odd driver configurations and saves…
Fedora is becoming the default Linux recommendation, and Ubuntu did this to itself
…flagship immutable desktop edition, using OSTree to deliver an image-based, atomic update model. It pairs with Flatpak for app delivery and toolbox for development environments, making the core OS far more…
I uninstall these 6 Samsung apps on every Galaxy phone, and you probably should too
…My daily driver is a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which has enough power for my frequently used apps and other tasks. It’s a mid-range device, slightly outdated by today’s…
I stopped dual-booting Linux after discovering Windows' hidden kernel
…Similarly, WSLg makes it possible to run GUI apps on Windows via Weston. It can run and display apps as they would load on a Linux machine, and that’s one of…
6 underrated Apple CarPlay apps and widgets I use for a distraction-free drive
…You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes, or exploring hidden features, Parth’s prose guides readers through the binary maze…
Linux gamers didn't do anything wrong, but they might pay for Windows piracy anyway
…Driver Signature Enforcement, which ensures only signed drivers can load into the kernel, is bypassed so the unsigned hypervisor driver can install. VBS and HVCI, Microsoft's hardware-backed security features that…