In 2025 the long-running duel between Windows and Linux looks less like a single “winner takes all” contest and more like a partitioned battlefield: Windows still rules the desktop, powering the majority of personal and enterprise PCs, while Linux has entrenched itself across servers, clouds...
The debate over Windows vs. Linux for your homelab is tired but relevant: for most home lab builders, Linux is the pragmatic default, while Windows remains valuable for specific, compatibility-driven roles. This article synthesizes the common arguments, verifies the major technical claims...
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Small businesses and edge deployments have long sought a combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and robust security in their server solutions. AMD's unveiling of the Zen 5-based EPYC 4005-series processors represents a distinct leap forward for these market segments, not only because of...
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In an era where web development is continuously evolving, having a hands-on test environment is paramount for developers and aspiring webmasters. Enter the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), particularly in Windows 11, allowing users to create a robust local web server. If you've ever wished to...
I installed Windows 7 on 2 machines that were formerly loaded with XP pro. They are part of an Domain with a Server 2003 Domain controller, 2 terminal servers, and a Linux File server. We are running AD, and the XP machines could browse to domain Shares on all the servers by Name.
When I try...
I am setting up a ubuntu server on an old box.
I need to clear my login credentials frequently to log into the same share with a different username/password.
After I have opened a network share i'll open a console and use the net view command to clear out my session.
When I open up the...
Hey there I've been without internet now for 2 days on my main vista computer and it is driving me completely nuts. I am unsure what the problem is, I've updated ALL my drivers. I do not have a router, i use a Hub instead. However, I've tried disconnecting the hub and plugging my 100mbit cable...
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