It even comes with built-in apps that mimic what you’d expect on Windows. The file manager resembles Explorer, the settings app is essentially a clone of Windows Settings, and the system monitor is ...

Over the decades, I've used or tested just about every Linux distribution available, and this one has stood above all else.

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware. Easy peasy. You're welcome.

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

Confused by APT, DNF, PACMAN, or Zypper? This guide explains the default package managers of various Linux distributions.

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 ...

The latest point release to the current version of Linux Mint brings a newer Cinnamon (if that's your thing) and updates for all. There are various small fit-and-finish enhancements too, including a ...

Version 22.2 of the Linux distribution Linux Mint, dubbed "Zara", has now been released. Although it is primarily a product update, the developers have nevertheless made some interesting minor changes ...

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 10 next month. If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, you might want to consider this Windows-inspired Linux distro.

This is a Windows 10/11 system tray app to monitor and control your Windows Subsystem for Linux distributions. It gives a visual indication that a WSL distribution is active (or that none are active).