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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 ...
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5 Windows-like Linux distros you should try out

The transition from Windows to Linux can be pretty intimidating. That's why some Linux distros aim to offer a Windows-like ...

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 ...

Microsoft updates fix for broken Windows 11 25H2 24H2 crucial UI components

Back in November 2025, Microsoft had disclosed a major issue on certain Windows 11 24H2 systems which led to problems and ...

I tried the new Linux Mint 22.3 - it's a masterclass in polish and quality-of-life fixes

Mint Zena provides more information than ever on what your hardware's doing.

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H1 is coming soon, anti-slop tools for Windows, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including the upcoming Windows 11 26H1 launch, anti-slop tools for Windows, the ...