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You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how
With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern ...
You can try Linux without abandoning Windows through dual-booting - here's how
Once you've set up dual-booting, when you start (or restart) your computer, you get to select which operating system you want to use. If you have both Linux and Windows installed, you'll be presented ...
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6 niche operating systems you can use that aren't based on Linux
Is there an operating system beyond Windows, Linux, or macOS? Actually, there are many, and we've dug to find some of them ...
Backup tool Rescuezilla resurrects itself across six Ubuntus
The latest release of Rescuezilla adds a new release based on Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin." We carefully say "adds" because ...
Microsoft boosts Apple and Linux with Windows 11 upgrade tax
Linux hits 5% of desktop OSes in the US, Apple's share grows — and Windows slowly falls, according to StatCounter.
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Lossless Scaling is my holdout Windows app, and it's already great on Linux
If you've used Lossless Scaling on Windows before, the setup process is a bit different on Linux. First, you need to install ...
Linux surpasses 5% market share on US desktops for the first time
According to StatCounter's Global Stats for June 2025, Windows remains the clear leader, commanding 63.2 percent of the ...