After five years on Ubuntu the author of the MakeUseOf piece has switched to Fedora Silverblue, and that move is a useful case study in why some long-time Ubuntu users are reconsidering their daily driver: immutability, atomic updates, and a container-first workflow solve a set of real-world...
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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Fedora is a mainstream Linux distribution known for...
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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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If Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline has you weighing alternatives, you’re not alone — and Linux is no longer the alien landscape it was a decade ago. ZDNET’s roundup of “Windows-like” Linux distributions highlights seven desktop-focused distros designed to flatten the learning curve for...
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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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If you’ve spent a decade — or three — inside Windows and the prospect of switching to Linux feels equal parts liberating and terrifying, you’re not alone; recent coverage and community chatter have distilled the crossover into four practical tactics that turn a daunting migration into a...
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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.
But I want to be logged into Powershell instead of cmd on the Windows computer.
What I did was to add following line:
Subsystem powershell...
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...
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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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Fedora 42’s arrival as an official Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) distribution marks a significant milestone for both Fedora enthusiasts and the broader Windows open-source community. This integration brings some long-awaited legitimacy and convenience to users who have previously relied...
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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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For years, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has bridged the gap between Microsoft Windows and Linux, serving as a vital tool for developers, sysadmins, and power users who require both ecosystems to coexist seamlessly. While distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and others have...
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In a move emblematic of the evolving relationship between Microsoft and the open-source community, Fedora Linux has officially joined the array of distributions available through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. This noteworthy milestone, widely reported and confirmed by trusted...
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