XDA Developers on MSN

WSL is powerful, but these 3 reasons are why it won't beat a real Linux desktop

WSL uses Windows' native hypervisor (Hyper-V) to create lightweight virtual environments. The Linux distro that you install ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Someone recreated the Windows 8 start menu in Linux for some reason

Someone recreated Windows 8.1's tiled Start menu for Linux — a niche, open-source throwback. It's Python-based, supports ...

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...
ZDNet

Deepin 25 Linux preview looks and feels more like Windows - but is it safe?

I'm not a fan of the Windows UI, and no Windows desktop has ever caught my attention. My general reaction to the Windows aesthetic is "Meh." So, when I booted up the latest preview release of Deepin ...
SlashGear

5 Reasons You Should Move To Linux Instead Of Windows 11

You've likely heard people talking about Linux as a more stable, secure, and customizable operating system than Windows 11. That might be hard to believe, but in some cases, it's true. If you're tired ...
Linux Journal

Integrating Linux and Windows in a Dual-Boot Setup

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...
Bleeping Computer

How to run Windows 10 programs in a WSL Linux shell

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell. One of the strengths of the Windows Subsystem for ...