The reality is more complicated, however. A little further in the post, we’ll describe how to install WSL and get Linux running on your Windows PC, plus provide links to some helpful resources.

It's simple to get Linux Mint up and running on a Windows PC. Here's how you do it.

Manjaro is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

If you want to install Kali Linux on Hyper-V in Windows 11/10, enable Hyper-V Manager and then follow the steps mentioned here.

2. Backup before installing Linux If you decide to replace Windows, make absolutely sure you save all important data. Missing anything means it can’t be recovered later.

You can access Windows Subsystem for Linux files using Explorer on Windows 11/10. Open Explorer from WSL Terminal or launch the root from Explorer.

Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux.

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11 to keep your PC secure. While ...

Everything you need to switch successfully from Windows to Linux—including hardware, software, and Windows license management.