dual-boot

If you’re staring at a Windows 10 machine that won’t upgrade to Windows 11 — and facing Microsoft’s October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline — the old reasons for avoiding Linux are collapsing faster than ever. What was once true only in the server room or among hobbyist tinkerers is now an...

If you’ve been holding off on leaving Windows 10 because of long‑standing Linux myths, now is the moment to clear the air: the common objections—about gaming, familiarity, stability, choice overload, and aesthetics—don’t hold up the way they used to, and for many Windows 10 users facing...

The moment many long-time Windows users dread — waking up one morning and realizing you barely notice the other OS on your machine — is the story behind a quiet, relatable confession: a user who dual-booted Fedora KDE and forgot Windows was even installed. That admission, recounted in a recent...

Microsoft’s desktop era is fragmenting in plain sight: while Windows 11’s adoption has surged—pushing close to or past the halfway mark on some charts—an increasing number of users are quietly defecting to Windows‑style Linux distributions that promise a familiar UI without Microsoft’s...

Microsoft’s guidance on Windows Secure Boot key creation and management is a clear signal: organizations and advanced users must prepare now for a multi-year certificate rollover that touches firmware, OS variables, and update pipelines — and that preparation requires coordinated firmware...

Google’s recent code-level traces for a device codenamed Nocturne have rekindled talk of a Chrome OS tablet that could—under certain conditions—run Windows 10, a possibility that would mark one of the most surprising cross-platform experiments between a major silicon/OS ecosystem and the...

When Microsoft set a firm October 14, 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10, a predictable community response followed: local repair cafés across the UK have started planning special sessions to help residents keep working machines safe and useful without buying new hardware. In Huddersfield...

Millions of German PCs face a hard deadline: on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10, stopping free security updates and feature patches for Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education and IoT LTSB editions — a shift that leaves a substantial portion of Germany’s installed...

Using since 1986 3.1 onwards and Linux etc, etc. Built them, multi-boot them, server and NAS'd them, fixed them, broke them, smashed them, cursed Microsoft. But.....................................never given up, still learning. Looking forward to getting answers.

After months of frustration for power users and enthusiasts, Microsoft has addressed a lingering issue that, for nearly a year, turned the simple act of dual-booting Windows 11 with Linux into an exercise in futility for many. With this critical bug finally resolved as part of the May 2025 Patch...

Ubuntu’s latest release is stirring up excitement—not only among Linux enthusiasts but also for those Windows users who dabble in dual-boot setups or leverage the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The forthcoming Ubuntu 25.04 brings a host of enhancements that promise to smooth over...

Virtual machines (VMs) have long been the unsung heroes for anyone dabbling in multiple operating systems—even when dual-booting might seem like the straightforward choice. While dual-booting tempts many with the idea of dedicating your machine to two operating systems, it can come with pitfalls...

Sony engineers have made significant strides in elevating the performance of Microsoft’s exFAT file system on Linux—a development that resonates powerfully with both Linux enthusiasts and users with dual-boot setups. This leap forward in technology comes as part of an ongoing collaboration...

Fedora 42 beta is not just another Linux update—it’s a veritable smorgasbord of editions and spins that’s catching the eye of dual-boot enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. While Windows remains the stalwart operating system for millions, developments like these remind us that the Linux...

Ubuntu 24.04.2 has finally arrived, and it brings a refreshing burst of updated features and improved hardware support that Linux enthusiasts and curious Windows users alike should take note of. While Microsoft Windows continues its reign in the desktop market, many IT professionals appreciate...

Debian Linux 12.10 makes its grand entrance just as the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, giving Linux users—and even those dabbling in dual-boot or Windows Subsystem for Linux—a timely reminder that robust security is no matter of luck. In this update, the Debian team has pushed a raft of...

In a surprising twist that has rekindled the interest in desktop-mobile convergence, a tech enthusiast has successfully installed Windows 11 on an ARM-based Android device, specifically the Xiaomi Poco X3. This unorthodox setup allows users to dual-boot between Android and Windows 11...

In an era where versatility is king, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid 2-in-1 tries to combine the best of both worlds—Windows and Android—in one sleek device. According to the recent review from NotebookCheck, this innovative machine offers something unique: dual-boot capabilities. But...

Need som help about seeing my shares between 2 PC's within my LAN. Informations with my LAN og PC's: My desktop has dual-boot between Windows 10 and Windows 11. They are named GULD10 and GULD11. My laptop is installed with Windows 11 and named THINKPAD-T580. All of them has the same name in...

The digital landscape has long been dominated by Microsoft Windows, with millions of users tethered to its familiar interfaces and applications. However, a recent exploration of Linux Mint by a tech enthusiast sheds light on potential alternatives. In this article, we delve into this experience...