Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check ...
PCMag

Skip Valve’s Steam Machine: I Found 4 DIY Builds That Offer a Lot More for the Money

Valve released the Steam Machine at long last, but this tiny gaming PC costs more than expected, given its budget-grade parts ...

I'm a Windows user who installed Linux for the first time - here's how the experience changed me

I put Ubuntu on an old Dell laptop to see if Linux could really replace Windows 11. See why my final destination was so worth ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I forced Windows 11 onto ancient hardware, and Linux suddenly became the obvious choice

Forcing Windows 11 on ancient hardware is not a wise decision. Linux is a better choice with a huge variety of distros.

Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free

Smart homes make sense. The devices that bring a certain level of automation to your home are exciting, and they can also ...
IEEE

The Force of Habit: Comparing Graphical User Interfaces of Popular Operating Systems Using Eye-Tracking Analysis

Abstract: Background:. Usability plays an important role in user experience and directly influences users’ satisfaction and overall perception of the IT solution. A combination of subjective and ...

I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS

I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS ...