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 ...

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. Because the software is simple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

If you're envious of the Steam Deck experience or looking for an alternative to Windows 11, you're in luck. You can install the Steam Deck’s operating system ...

Chromebooks are some of the best value for money laptops you can buy. They're easy to use, secure, and have impressive battery life. But as good as Chromebooks are, they have their limitations. For ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...

I remember back in the day when Linux was a challenge, even for computer scientists. It was all text-based; you had to manually format the hard drive, understand how networking functioned, and use the ...

Python libraries are pre-written collections of code designed to simplify programming by providing ready-made functions for specific tasks. They eliminate the need to write repetitive code and cover ...