Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

The WinRAR vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8088 was discovered and patched in July 2025, but the popular file archiver continues to suffer from its fallout. According to ...

A high severity flaw in WinRAR allows crooks to execute malware remotely.

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If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

It's a little bit better, but you won't even notice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows 11 adoption has been slow for many ...

Use the following fixes if you can’t delete files from the SD card in Windows 11/10. Before proceeding, we suggest you check for Windows Update and install the same (if available). Sometimes, issues ...

Some Windows users are in a quandary. Since Windows 10 ceased to receive support from Oct. 14, the only way to avoid moving to Windows 11 (if the hardware allowed), was to sign up to Extended Security ...

If you’ve noticed that the File Explorer preview pane no longer works for documents downloaded from the Internet, don’t worry — it’s not a problem with your computer. According to Windows Latest, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

The Windows 10 end-of-support deadline is driving the largest coordinated PC replacement cycle in years across the industry, and Apple is emerging as one of the main beneficiaries as Mac shipments ...