Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Instead of relying on it to behave as my main OS, having Windows 11 in a virtual machine reframes it completely. Any specific ...

"With rendering handled in the cloud, high-end PC gaming is possible on Linux operating systems, breathing new life into ...

Linux workspaces have been around for a long time, but Windows 11 virtual desktops are actually a bit better. Here are some reaasons why.

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 -- ...

It took a helping hand from Asus, but 2025 saw Microsoft officially throw its hat into the PC-based gaming handheld area. The ...

To install Linux Mint on your VMware Workstation, begin by creating a new virtual machine within the software, selecting your ...

Making the switch to Linux has never been easier, as Microsoft continues to bloat or break Windows 11 on a routine basis.

Alternatively, HP’s EliteBoard will bring Windows and a more powerful x86 architecture to the keyboard-PC form factor. HP ...

Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

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.