FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you. I’ve seen many a Windows-themed Linux ...

It's no secret that Windows 11 has been one of Microsoft's least popular releases. Was it the seemingly arbitrary hardware requirements that made a whole bunch of older computers into e-waste? Is it ...

Over the years, I have suggested leaving Windows for Linux many times, with some readers saying I sound like a broken record. In hindsight, however, that was arguably a foolish thing to suggest (in ...

Windows 12 has been the subject of leaks and speculation, which can be totally fun to discuss and imagine. But let’s be honest, folks -- that operating system is not likely to arrive this year. In ...

In the world of operating systems, Windows has long held the lion’s share of the market. Its user-friendly interface and wide compatibility have made it the default choice for many. However, in recent ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3 ...