Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

Android gaming has come a long way -- long enough to enable you to play some of your PC games on Android devices. Here's how ...

Google has updated the Android Package Installer with the new Material 3 Expressive design language to match the rest of the OS. The redesigned dialog centers the app name and icon while using ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 15.8 is now available for download through the beta program, and if everything goes as planned, it should get the ...

Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. This means you can now install multiple apps ...

There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...

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So, Google and Qualcomm are bigging up what's basically a desktop version of the former's Android OS for smartphones (via 9to5Google). The idea, apparently, is to fuse "mobile and PC" into a single ...

Whether you’ve imported your new Android device from overseas or recently modified its software, it’s possible to find yourself without access to Google apps. This could include the Play Store, the ...

Why you may need an upgrade. Google has surprised Android users this month, revealing “there are no Android security patches in the July 2025 Android Security Bulletin.” So not really a security ...