Linux is compelling because it's free and might work on a PC you already own. But there are so many challenges.

Apple has new public beta 1 releases available now for watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and HomePod 26.4. Public beta testers, Apple has just released new software updates you can install now. watchOS 26.4, ...

If you’re new to the world of free and open-source software (FOSS), here’s an important name to know: Zorin OS. This Linux distribution is built specifically for Windows and macOS users who want a ...

Kali Linux runs well inside VirtualBox when you configure the VM correctly. This guide explains how to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox, create the virtual machine, attach the ISO, and complete the ...

Oracle Solaris is a Unix-based operating system known for its scalability, security, and advanced features like ZFS and DTrace. If you are looking to use Solaris, you don’t have to create a separate ...

Thanks to our old friend Ken Gruberman, who wrote on TidBITS Talk in response to “When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 26 Releases?” (15 September 2025): If ...

Apple has made available the third public beta of iOS 26, bringing the new software to a wider audience following initial testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for ...

If you’re interested in converting to the shiny bitten Apple, or have recently taken a bite yourself, you should know that Macs natively run on macOS, short for (surprise) Mac operating system. Folks ...

You might have heard that several iterations of Intel-based Macs will no longer be supported by Apple. Although when Tahoe is released and Intel-based Macs start losing support, Apple will continue ...