Unlike in years past, Computex 2026 was teeming with interesting laptops. Our team in Taipei sifted through a mountain of cool convertibles and big-screen baddies to bring you the best.

It could be argued that among Linux users who know the technology best, application developers who write code on Linux boxes for Linux systems are in the upper echelon. One interesting trend among ...

Linux used to be a tool for programmers, hackers, and elite users. Over time, that shifted, and now Linux is a viable OS for any type of user -- even students. Linux is right at home in an educational ...

Don't fear the command line if you want to unlock Linux's true potential.

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Nokia, the top seller of mobile phones, has released software to let Linux programmers develop Java software for its cell phones, the company said on Tuesday. Nokia is a strong backer of the use of ...

I've become more and more frustrated with the default Windows XP x64 install as time goes on, and I know I'd prefer to be running Linux. My manager would back me up. We develop exclusively for Linux ...

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...

In the intricate landscape of operating systems, two prominent players have shaped the digital realm for decades: UNIX and Linux. While these two systems might seem similar at first glance, a deeper ...