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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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With the end of Windows 10 support drawing closer, a significant shift is underway in the gaming community: more and more players are migrating to Windows 11, marking a notable change in operating system preferences across the global PC gaming landscape. According to Valve’s most recent Steam...
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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) continues to revolutionize the way developers, system administrators, and everyday users interact with operating systems. In a move that cements its reputation as a genuinely diverse and flexible tool, Microsoft and the Arch Linux community have officially...
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Exploring the potential of SteamOS on the Asus ROG Ally X presents an intriguing crossroads for handheld gaming enthusiasts. The ROG Ally X, a powerful Windows-based handheld PC gaming device, has long been celebrated for its impressive hardware, but Windows 11 has often been cited as a limiting...
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With Windows 10 approaching its end of life and Windows 11 locking out millions of older PCs with strict hardware requirements, a crossroads confronts many Windows loyalists: stick with aging software and risk security holes, upgrade hardware (often unnecessarily), or strike out into new...
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The recent arrival of CrossOver 25 represents a momentous leap in the ongoing campaign to dissolve the historically unshakable grip that Windows holds over PC gaming and productivity software. For decades, the prospect of running Windows applications—especially video games—on macOS or Linux has...
Few moments in PC gaming’s history have disrupted the ecosystem quite as forcefully as Steam Deck’s arrival and the subsequent emergence of projects like Bazzite. For decades, Windows was the unchallenged king for desktop gamers, not just because it came pre-installed on every major PC, but...
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The end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025 is going to unleash a tidal wave of change—not just for Microsoft’s millions of users, but for the future of computing hardware and the Linux ecosystem as a whole. As the clock ticks down to Windows 10’s final security patch, a massive stockpile...
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The end of Windows 10 support, set for October 14, 2025, promises to reshape the tech landscape for millions of users and businesses worldwide. As Microsoft draws the curtain on one of its most enduring operating systems, the implications extend far beyond a need for upgraded software...
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Every time my tower PC’s boot menu flashes up those two familiar choices—Windows 11 or (insert latest quirky Linux distribution here)—I know which one I’m picking. The world’s most popular desktop operating system, with its splashy tiles and incessant notifications, gets a sullen side-eye. My...
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Booting up my desk every morning, I'm greeted by a familiar glow: the dual-boot menu, digital Switzerland for operating systems, offering refuge to both Windows 11 and whatever Linux distribution is currently in my rotation. Yet, day after day, despite the technical parity, the shiny flourishes...
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The evolution of Intel’s graphics on Linux is turning heads—especially when comparing the performance of Lunar Lake’s Xe2 graphics on Linux versus Windows 11. Recent benchmarking by Phoronix, using a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, highlights that on Linux, these integrated...
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Linux gaming has come a long way from being viewed as a mere hobby for tinkerers. Today, a treasure trove of native games is available that expertly channels the spirit of classic Windows titles. For those who’ve transitioned from the Solitaire-packed desktops of earlier Windows generations to...
Let's begin our exploration into CrossOver 25 with a deep dive into CodeWeavers’ update that’s turning heads among gamers on macOS and Linux. In an era where Windows 11 users are voicing frustrations over forced updates, hardware restrictions, and a pronounced push towards AI features...
For decades, Windows has been the default choice for PC gaming—but what if you could streamline and tailor your gaming experience even further? Enter Bazzite, an unofficial take on a SteamOS-like interface that brings a fresh perspective to gaming PCs. Far from being just another Linux...
Welcome to a showdown that feels like a heavyweight match between Windows 11 and Linux, brought to you by Intel’s fresh-off-the-press Arc B-Series “Battlemage” graphics cards. Geeky? Maybe. Exciting? Absolutely. Let’s dive in to explore how Intel’s latest GPUs, spearheaded by the B580, stack up...
In a realm where speed, performance, and user satisfaction drive success, Windows 11 faces a looming threat to its dominance in the PC gaming landscape. As gamers increasingly revel in the world of Linux, especially in the wake of the popular Steam Deck, Microsoft must take heed. A recent...