After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems ...

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner ...

Thanks to a bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker, we've been treated to leaked videos of the nascent operating system (via PC World ). Known as Aluminium OS, this shiny new system shows a lot of ...

An operating system is a master control program that runs the computer system. In all environments, except for specialized scientific and process control applications, the operating system (OS) ...

Google's Android-based operating system for PCs, likely to be named Aluminium OS, is expected to debut in 2026. A wider ...

You’re not really supposed to love an operating system. It’s like your car’s hydraulic system, your digestive system or the global financial system. It’s supposed to do its job — and not get in your ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

With cybersecurity threats on the rise and data breaches occurring almost every week, it’s natural to ask: What is the most secure operating system (OS)? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the source ...

Running an operating system in your web browser is easier than you might think, and there are a few options you can try right now.

One problem with building things using state-of-the-art techniques is that sometimes those that look like they will be “the next big thing” turn out to be dead ends. Next thing you know, that hot new ...