ZDNET key takeaways There are plenty of Linux distributions to choose from.Many of those distributions are general ...

Here's how to install a Linux distro and download apps to get you started. Unlike Windows and macOS, there isn't just one version of Linux. Instead, Linux is packaged into many different distributions ...

Sooner or later, we all end up installing new software on our computers. Whether it’s a new version of Firefox, or a cool game, or a video editing package, there comes a time when you want to make ...

When Google first launched Chrome OS, the operating system was basically a glorified web browser designed to run web apps. Over time Google added support for running some applications offline and ...

Chrome 69 is currently expected to herald the arrival of Linux apps on the Stable Channel of Chrome OS but some users on the platform can get started now in just a few short steps. For clarity, this ...

One of my favorite Canadian television shows, Murdoch Mysteries, recently finished airing its 18th season. To watch it, I pulled out my Kubuntu Focus Linux gaming laptop, connected it to my LG C2 OLED ...

Modern Chromebooks support installing Linux apps, meaning the Play Store isn’t the only place to download apps. This makes Chrome OS devices all the more valuable, given that they can run everything ...

Getting new software installed on Linux doesn't have to be hard, but it can differ depending on what you're installing Sooner or later, we all end up installing new software on our computers. Whether ...

If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps. If you've ever ...

If you want to go beyond the extensions and Android apps Chrome OS offers, there are a few ways to get Linux up and running to make your Chromebook more versatile. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...