What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to ...

For people who just need a quick stopgap on an older machine, a Windows-lookalike distro might do the job. If the goal is ...

Unix, Linux computers vulnerable to damaging new attacks Security experts have uncovered a new class of vulnerabilities in Unix and Linux systems that let attackers take full control of computers.

The B00merang Project Windows XP-inspired theme collection not only recreates the classic look of Windows XP, but also adds ...

Two Operating Systems, One PC Is it possible to install Ubuntu Linux on my Windows XP computer so I can have both systems on one machine — without having to reinstall Windows? By J. D. Biersdorfer ...

Chilliware has released two software packages designed to make Linux-based computers more useful. XFaxtor, which costs $49.95, lets Linux computer owners send faxes using fax modems, a feature ...

As Dell Inc. approaches its one-year anniversary of selling laptop and desktop computers preloaded with Ubuntu Linux, the company is continuing to expand the fledgling program to new computer ...

Lilbits: Desktop Linux apps on Android phones, Xbox PC gaming on ARM-based computers, and a cheaper Kindle color ...

There are fast computers, and then there are Linux fast computers. Every six months, the Top 500 organization announces “its ranked list of general purpose systems that are in common use for ...

The self-described “Linux Swiss Army Knife” PC packs a surprising amount of functionality. With its 2.5-inch IPS display and 47-key silicone membrane keyboard (which feels like an older TV ...

A Holiday Helper for the Computer Savvy The Zonbu Notebook computer starts at $280 with a service plan, and uses a modified version of Linux that offers most of the major PC functions.