One of the smartest moves before switching to Linux from Windows is to first test the waters and see for yourself if you like ...

Linux Mint just announced the beta release for LMDE 7, codenamed "Gigi." The beta release is available now, and you can ...

VirtualBox 7.2.2 is out, fixing critical startup crashes and making TPM emulation on Linux work again. It's the first maintenance update in the new 7.2 series.

Discover Commodore OS 3.0, a retro-inspired Linux OS blending vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. Perfect for retro and modern users ...

Learn how to install Fedora Linux and unlock its customization potential. A guide for beginners and pros to master this ...

If you're looking to jump from Windows 10 to Linux, and you have specific apps you need to use that aren't available on the open-source platform, here's how to get around that.

Four years after launching Windows 11 and prodding PC owners to update, Microsoft has finally decided that it's time force everyone to use it. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop issuing security ...

StormOS makes Arch Linux more user-friendly and accessible. Preloaded apps and Zen kernel boost performance out of the box. Minor drawbacks: RustDesk clutter and Xfce complexity for newbies. Arch ...

I’ve tested and used many terminal emulators throughout my Linux journey, including Alacritty, Kitty, and Konsole. But the one I have spent the most time on is GNOME Terminal, the default terminal of ...

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...

Windows Vista is no longer maintained since 2012 (mainstream) or 2017 (extended). It has been difficult to find hardware and software now (2023) to install and run Windows Vista, for whatever reasons ...

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