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CachyOS also replaces the KDE Plasma default login manager, SDDM, with Limine. Limine is more modern and configurable than other Linux boot managers, making it a perfect fit for the CachyOS ethos.

USB drives aren’t dead. You’re just not using them right on Windows.

Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list.

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

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CISA confirmed on Thursday that a high-severity privilege escalation flaw in the Linux kernel is now being exploited in ransomware attacks. Successful exploitation enables attackers with local access ...

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 supports running Linux apps, transforming the big-screen tablet into a versatile productivity machine. This is notable because it’s the first MediaTek Dimensity chipset ...

You've likely heard people talking about Linux as a more stable, secure, and customizable operating system than Windows 11. That might be hard to believe, but in some cases, it's true. If you're tired ...

Certifications from Red Hat, Oracle and SUSE are tailored to environments where those Linux distributions are prevalent. Vendor-neutral certifications emphasize core Linux principles applicable across ...