Apple's cheapest laptop runs on an iPhone chip with 8GB of RAM. Parallels has now made it run Windows 11 too, and the ...

I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for over twice as long. As a member of PCMag's software team, I focus on Windows coverage, but also write about other ...

While not as polished as it appears on the surface, the free, highly customizable Ubuntu operating system serves as an excellent introduction to Linux, installing easily and running well. If you're ...

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 — terminating security patches for an operating system still running on roughly 62% of all Windows PCs worldwide at the time of ...

Designing mechanical parts usually requires heavy software and a steep learning curve. SolveSpace breaks that mold. This free, open-source tool offers a fast, minimalist way to handle 2D and 3D CAD ...

CAD programs let you design everything from tiny pieces of electronic equipment to large buildings, dams, 3D designs, and more. Naturally, CAD programs are expensive as most professionals use them to ...

nanoPLM also got announced at FOSDEM 2025 in my talk about "Product development in mechanical engineering using open-source software". Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is designed to manage ...