Published Nov 8, 2026, 1:30 PM EST

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech.

Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics.

There has been a lot of talk lately about people getting the PS5 to run Linux , and what it could mean for piracy on the system. Weirdly enough, this isn't the first time we've seen Sony's console run a Linux kernel.…