Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit sold out. Here are five lightweight operating system alternatives for older Windows 10 PCs.

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.

In my last two articles, I explored using ChromeOS Flex as an OS replacement on a decade-old, dual-core laptop running Windows 10, as Windows 10 will soon reach its end of life (EOL). I found that it ...

Elementary OS vs. Linux Mint: I compared my once favorite distro to the Windows alternative ...

While my recent ChromeOS Flex experience was lacking, ChromeOS is a surprisingly strong contender depending on your needs.

Microsoft isn’t chasing after Chromebooks anymore, as demand tails off. Microsoft isn’t chasing after Chromebooks anymore, as demand tails off. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has ...

Following Mac and Windows versions, Google Chrome will soon support ARM64 Linux devices. Google released a version of its browser for Apple Silicon in 2020, while support for ARM-powered Windows ...

Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...

Even though Linux might only hold a tiny part of desktop market share, its influence goes much further than the small number of regular people who use it every day. Most of the infrastructure in the ...