linux distributions

Microsoft’s relationship with Linux has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. For longtime observers of the technology industry, the news that Microsoft has made its Linux Integration Services Automation (LISA) tool available as a cloud service—now called Azure Image...

For generations of PC enthusiasts, the Windows upgrade cycle was as predictable as sunrise: a new operating system would drop, users would size up their hardware, and an older computer that met—or at least survived—the minimum requirements would soldier on. If things chugged, perhaps a RAM...

With Microsoft winding down support for Windows 10, one of the world’s most popular operating systems, a pivotal moment has arrived for millions. The “End of 10” campaign, a grassroots push to welcome users to Linux, is capturing attention as frustration brews over Windows 11’s shifting...

For many Windows users, the approach of Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline is a moment of decision: upgrade to Windows 11—if your hardware allows—or explore new alternatives. With the hardware requirements for Windows 11 excluding a significant portion of older machines, several users are...

As the end of support for Windows 10 draws ever closer, millions of users are facing an uncomfortable crossroads: whether to move to the increasingly restrictive world of Windows 11, risk security vulnerabilities by sticking with an unsupported operating system, or embrace a whole new way of...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

As Microsoft prepares to sunset support for Windows 10 this October, millions of users face an uncomfortable dilemma: upgrade to Windows 11 and meet its tighter hardware and account requirements, or risk navigating an increasingly insecure digital world without ongoing security patches and...

As the end of support for Windows 10 fast approaches, millions of PC users across the globe are facing a pivotal decision: should they move to Microsoft’s latest operating system, purchase a shiny new Copilot+ PC, or seek an entirely different path to keep their devices alive? Microsoft is...

Microsoft Drops Windows 10 Support in 2025: Time to Upgrade to Windows 11 Microsoft's support update announcement has set off a chain reaction, prompting enthusiasts and everyday users alike to re-examine their upgrade plans. With Windows 10 support officially ending on October 14, 2025, users...

As the countdown to October 14, 2025 begins, a significant dilemma faces millions of Windows 10 users worldwide: Microsoft will soon cease issuing updates, including security patches, for its decade-old operating system. This concrete deadline marks not just a technical shift, but a...

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...

As the countdown to Windows 10’s official end-of-life status ticks closer to October 14, a monumental shift looms over the world’s computing landscape. An estimated 240 million PCs stand on the precipice of obsolescence—machines that have loyally served homes, classrooms, and businesses for...

As the countdown to Windows 10's end-of-life ticks away, millions of personal computers face a crossroads that could redefine how everyday users interact with technology. This transition, driven by Microsoft’s sunset of support for its widely-used operating system, has not only spurred a wave of...

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...

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...

With more than a billion PCs in the world and StatCounter data indicating that 71 percent run Windows, Microsoft’s stranglehold on the desktop remains robust—but not unshakeable. As of this writing, around 4 percent of desktops worldwide operate on Linux, representing tens of millions of users...

As Microsoft’s October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaches, millions of users are facing a pivotal decision about the future of their personal computers. For many, especially those with older hardware, the situation is both confusing and frustrating. Microsoft’s...

For years, the global desktop operating system market has been dominated by Microsoft Windows, cementing itself as the go-to platform for both homes and businesses. StatCounter data cited in recent analysis still places Windows atop the desktop OS hierarchy, with about 71 percent usage among...

As Microsoft enters the final chapter of Windows 10’s lifecycle, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal decision: what to do with their computers when official support ends. The forthcoming Windows 10 end-of-support date, now less than six months away, poses a clear dilemma...

As Microsoft officially commences the final rollout stage for Windows 11 version 24H2 and reiterates the impending end of support for Windows 10, millions of PC users are confronting a pivotal crossroads. For many, the looming October 2025 deadline signifies more than just a routine update...