There are multiple ways to try any Linux distribution on Windows 11 or Windows 10 computers. However, Hyper-V is the native virtual machine app that you can use to install Linux Ubuntu on your PC. As ...

If you want to run Windows apps on your Mac VirtualBox is free for personal use, but you need the technical know-how.

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Read on for a recap of smaller Linux app releases in October 2025, including updates to BleachBit, Bazaar, Calibre, DigiKam, Resources and more!

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FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you.

Atlas OS is an open-source project that provides an equal gaming experience reduces latency, and lag, and protects user privacy. It is a modification of Windows designed for gamers, removes ...

A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery. The bug prevented the use of USB mice and keyboards in WinRE. The new patch is available through Windows Update. Microsoft has fixed a ...

Microsoft is rolling out a fix for Active Directory issues affecting some Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since September. As Redmond explained when it ...

Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. In addition to sending and ...

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