Those old CD games that have been sitting on your shelf for eternity? Linux can run them.

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An operating system that's truly mine.

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Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

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SteamOS now runs 1440p games at 60fps on many AMD PCs, plus native support for DualSense and Xbox pads for easy setup.

It never stops. Attackers continue to exploit new vulnerabilities and tricks to hack accounts or infiltrate devices. To stay ...