Homebrew is a package manager that many Mac users have come to rely on. Using the command-line brew program, you can install a huge range of software, ranging from other command-line tools to ...

Sometimes, a somewhat obscure Linux distribution might be just what you're looking for. Is either CachyOS or Nobara the one?

For Linux and MacOS, Fresh is the best of both worlds - a terminal text editor with GUI-like options. I'm all for it.

In various ways, this year’s Apple operating system updates (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and so on) represented a major departure from the past, from the new version numbering system to the radical ...

The Android operating system is incredibly versatile. Beyond smartphones, it officially powers tablets, watches, TVs, cars, and XR headsets. However, it has virtually no presence on traditional PCs, ...

Google is in a very favorable position with its Android operating system, which comes installed on smartphones from numerous manufacturers and only has a few real non-Apple alternatives, like ...

Yesterday Apple debuted the first developer betas for iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and more. Now today, the first public betas are rolling out.

ZDNET's key takeaways Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity are becoming more and more commonplace.Don't rely on finding power in public ...

If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, like the recently-released, you might also be looking into some of the best display options. Here are my recommendations, covering multiple product categories, ...

Windows, macOS, and Linux are the three major desktop OSs in today’s world. However, there could soon be a new contender, with Google stepping up to the plate (via The Verge). You’ve probably used ...

The makers of GrapheneOS have confirmed they are partnering with a major Android OEM to bring the privacy-focused Android fork to Snapdragon-powered smartphones. The project has confirmed it’s ...