Choosing an operating system in 2026 requires more thought than ever. Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS each offer unique strengths in hardware compatibility, software support, and user experience.

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

Unix and later Linux, inherited some of Multics' features, such as the single directory tree, a kernel that's protected from ...

I put Zorin OS, Linux Mint, and Ubuntu through the same everyday tasks to see which one required the least adjustment after ...

A familiar desktop without the Microsoft baggage.

You don’t have a huge number of choices when it comes to your computer's operating system, but the one you pick has wide-ranging consequences. PCMag has been testing operating systems since the dawn ...

FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you. I’ve seen many a Windows-themed Linux ...

Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you use? Here's my advice after weeks of testing. Zorin OS experienced a significant increase in downloads following the ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...