ZDNET's key takeaways Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions.One is geared for general use and the other for ...

If you thought Windows, macOS, and Linux were the only operating systems for general-purpose PCs, you might want to take a look at the sheer number of alternative OSes out there. The FreeBSD scene ...

What if your operating system didn’t just run your computer but actively worked alongside you, anticipating your needs, learning your habits, and automating your most tedious tasks? Enter warmwind OS, ...

When it comes to charging animations, Oxygen OS 16 offers a visually engaging display with detailed progress indicators, making the charging process more interactive. Meanwhile, iOS 26 opts for a ...

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 ...

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) ...

Solid-state disk (SSD) drive architecture can play a big role in how fast a computer boots up and performs. But how big a role the SSDs play — and how much faster an operating system is — depends as ...

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 ...

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 ...

And a few of them … well, they were just cool for school. The world may have left these operating systems behind, but some of us didn’t. A few die-hards are hanging onto ancient hardware just to keep ...