Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

Google has quietly updated its Pixel Tablet support page, extending the tablet's software support window by two years.

Windows 11 is a legacy PC operating system, and these archaic Microsoft apps and system components prove as much.

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Like a car, regular preventative maintenance is essential for keeping your Android phone running in tip-top shape. Sure, you won’t need to change the oil or spark plugs in your Google Pixel or Samsung ...

As promised by Google earlier this year, a GPU driver update has arrived for the Pixel 10 series in Android 16 QPR3. In October, Google confirmed that it would provide a driver update to Tensor G5’s ...

Microsoft has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Phone Link system and the “Link To Windows” app for Android, improving cross-platform connectivity with Windows 11. First and foremost, there’s a ...

Android remains one of the most customizable mobile operating systems out there, despite Google's recent efforts to rein it in. You don't necessarily have to root your Android device to get it to do ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October but the aging operating system still has a strong install base. According to Dell, roughly a billion PCs are still running ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the Google Pixel 10 hit shelves in August 2025, it was impressive enough for it to be considered an Android user's iPhone. It features a ...