Compare Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS in 2026 to find the operating system that fits your workflow, gaming, or creative ...

The OS of a thousand faces.

It's not Linux, or even Unix.

A new California state law requires all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, to have an age verification ...

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The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.

External hard drives can be moved between systems, reformatted at will, and repurposed without risking the data or stability ...

Starting in 2027, a new age-verification rule could change how computers and apps interact with users. The idea is simple, ...

Don't celebrate yet – more states are considering them As more US states push to mandate OS-level age checks, System76 is taking its fight directly to lawmakers.… Last week, The Reg reported that some ...

California has taken a major step into the evolving debate over how to protect minors online, approving a far-reaching law that will change how digital platforms handle age data.

Open source operating systems are wrestling with how to comply with age-checking bills.

Australia and the UK were the first to introduce age restrictions that add fuel to the fire of mass surveillance. Now, American laws could inspire European politicians to broaden the scope of age ...