Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...
1. Windows, Mac, Linux or Tablet? The first decision is the platform. As of 2025, a rough estimate of desktop/laptop market share is Windows 78%; Mac 16%; Linux 6%. It has been a Windows versus Mac ...