Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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Fedora KDE Plasma’s combination of a less intrusive update model, true desktop-level customization, and the ability to remove unwanted preinstalled apps is convincing enough that some users say they don’t want to go back to Windows.
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UEFI Secure Boot on Arm64 is usable today but fragmented: the essential pieces exist, many mainstream distributions already support it, and a growing set of EDK II UEFI firmware ports make an x86‑like Secure Boot experience possible — yet the practical reality for users and enterprises remains...
Microsoft pushed Windows 10 cumulative update KB5065429 to 22H2 machines this week, a mandatory security rollup that arrives as the platform approaches its October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline — and it’s tightly linked to Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment path...
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Nobara’s newest release lands as a practical, gamer-friendly variation on Fedora that removes the usual post-install friction for players — but it does so by making deliberate trade-offs that every new user should understand before switching.
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Windows has long been the default platform for PC gaming, but the tectonic plates under that assumption are shifting: the combination of Windows 11’s controversial updates, strict hardware requirements, and recurring bugs has sparked renewed interest in alternatives—chief among them SteamOS and...
I have a Linux Fedora42 workstation and I login from Linux into a Windows11 Pro computer on the same network ... it work OK.
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What I did was to add following line:
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For many years, Windows has dominated the desktop operating system landscape, with countless users adopting Windows 10 and Windows 11 as their daily drivers. The inertia of familiarity, convenience, and software compatibility has made it difficult for even the most user-friendly Linux...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant number of users are evaluating their options. The "End of 10" campaign, supported by The Document Foundation (TDF) and its flagship product, LibreOffice, advocates for a transition from Windows 10 to...
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The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has revolutionized the way developers and enthusiasts integrate Linux environments into their Windows workflows. By eliminating the need for dual-boot setups or resource-intensive virtual machines, WSL offers a seamless bridge between Windows and Linux. With...
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Spending nearly a decade regularly switching between Linux distributions is not just a test of patience and curiosity—it’s a living testament to the variety and depth that the Linux ecosystem has to offer. Few operating systems can spark such loyalty—or provoke such strong, divisive...
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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...
Adopting a new operating system is never a trivial decision, especially for those leaving the comfort and familiarity of Windows. Historically, Linux Mint has been the go-to recommendation for users looking to make the switch—a distribution praised for its user-friendliness, minimal learning...
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For Linux users who have been waiting for a seamless, officially supported Fedora experience within Windows 11, the arrival of Fedora 42 as an official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution is more than just another technical milestone. It represents a pivotal point in the ongoing...
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Setting Up WSL 2 on Windows 11
Prerequisites**
OS Requirement: Windows 10 version 1903+ (Build 18362+) or Windows 11
Virtualization: Must be enabled in BIOS/UEFI
Permissions: Administrator access is required
1. Enable WSL and Virtual Machine Platform
Run these in elevated PowerShell:
dism.exe...
EU OS has entered the stage as a bold blueprint for a locked-down Linux solution tailored to European public-sector organizations. This proposal isn’t about rolling out an entirely new Linux distribution overnight—it’s about crafting a comprehensive guide detailing what such an OS should do, how...
Exploring a new operating system can feel like standing at the edge of a vast digital universe—especially if you’re coming from the familiar shores of Windows. While many Windows users have been perfectly content with the predictable layout of the Start menu and the convenience of built-in...
For many Windows users, the decision to upgrade to Windows 11 isn’t as simple as clicking “Update Now.” Whether it’s hardware compatibility concerns, evolving user needs, or simply the desire to explore alternatives, a growing number of enthusiasts are looking at Linux distributions as a...
In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...
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