For those who have ever longed for the intuitive look and feel of Windows 11 but wanted to tap into the power, flexibility, and privacy of Linux, Linuxfx version 11.25.07 “NOBLE” delivers an unexpectedly polished hybrid. The latest long-term support variant of this increasingly popular...
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ExTiX, a lesser-known but increasingly compelling Linux distribution, has taken a bold step forward with its new release based on Deepin 25 Stable. The result is a desktop experience that doesn’t just borrow ideas from Windows 11—it channels the look, feel, and usability so convincingly, a...
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With the headline arrival of Fedora Linux 42 and the simultaneous release of Manjaro 25, Linux for Apple Silicon has reached a new level of maturity and mainstream visibility. No longer a niche pursuit for tinkerers, these operating systems are establishing themselves as serious, fast, and...
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As privacy concerns grow in the digital age, Windows users find themselves questioning exactly what information their PCs transmit back to Microsoft. Scrutiny of Windows' data practices is both justified and increasingly common, with valid concerns around the nature, scope, and controllability...
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Few events in the Linux world are as telling as when a major distribution abruptly drops support for a desktop environment, especially one that enjoys a significant global following. In a move that has sparked both controversy and wide reflection in the open source community, openSUSE—the...
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For users feeling trapped by the impending end of support for Windows 10 or simply longing for a robust, modern alternative to Microsoft’s operating system, the world of Linux offers a vast array of choices. Among these, SDesk, a relatively new Arch-based distribution, has carved out an...
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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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As Microsoft proceeds with the final stages of its Windows 11 version 24H2 rollout, a seismic shift is underway for millions of Windows 10 users around the globe. The software giant recently reaffirmed that support for Windows 10 will officially end in less than six months—a deadline that poses...
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As Microsoft moves forward with the full public rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2, a significant transition is underway for millions of Windows users worldwide. Alongside the triumphant announcement of this latest update, Microsoft has issued a stark reminder: support for Windows 10 draws to a...
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