I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

My very first problem was one I've written about before: Linux isn't generally compatible with Arm-based machines. Alas, two of the spare machines I had hoped to use for this project are outfitted ...
MUO on MSN

I installed this Linux distro on my gaming PC, and it runs Windows games better than Windows

Want to see some performance gains? Linux may be the answer.
The Register on MSN

Contain your Windows apps inside Linux Windows

Can't live without Adobe? Get on board WinBoat – or WinApps sails a similar course Hands-on Run real Windows in an ...

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI ...
PC Magazine

I Switched From Windows 11 to Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Way Better

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...
PC Magazine

I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. You can run Linux Mint on ...
TechSpot

New benchmarks show Linux gaming nearly matching Windows on AMD GPUs

The takeaway: As numerous controversies and Microsoft's relentless push for generative AI damage Windows 11's reputation, Linux continues to make strides in performance and compatibility. Handheld PCs ...
The Verge

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...
ZDNet

Puppy Linux vs. Linux Lite: Which distro is right for your old Windows 10 PC?

A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...
BGR

Over Half A Million Windows Users Are Switching To Linux - Here's Why

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...
Bleeping Computer

Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows

The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched ...
Computer Weekly

Windows 10: Microsoft Extended Support Upgrade programme explained

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...