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Switching operating systems is never a trivial matter, especially for those deeply entrenched in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. Yet, ALT Workstation 11, a Russian-developed Linux distribution, is increasingly making headlines as a credible Windows 11 alternative. Riding the surge of public...

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, many users are evaluating their options for a future operating system. While upgrading to Windows 11 might seem like the natural progression, its stringent hardware requirements, mandatory Microsoft account integration, and an increasing emphasis...

When it comes to offbeat tech experiments, few are as eyebrow-raising as this year’s revelation that Linux—not just a single application, but an entire operating system kernel—can be “booted” from within Microsoft Excel. It’s a project that rides the razor-thin border between technical...

Here’s a summary of the Gearrice article “Forget Windows 11: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is the retro system you’ve been waiting for”: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is a Linux-based operating system revived to emulate classic Commodore systems while bringing them to the modern era. Originally started by...

The time for over 240 million Windows users to make a crucial upgrade decision has finally arrived. For many, it marks a crossroads: continue with familiar hardware and risk running unsupported software or pay the price—sometimes quite literally—for modern security with a new device. With the...

At a time when the digital world feels more surveilled, prodded, and manipulated than ever, the operating system that for decades claimed to "empower every person on the planet" seems increasingly committed not to enable, but to entrap. Windows, once lauded for its flexibility and broad...

Windows finds itself at a moment of uncomfortable reckoning—one poised between its vast legacy and a growing sense of ennui, even resentment, among loyal users. Once the great disruptor, now the reluctant incumbent, Microsoft’s operating system dominates desktop computing in raw numbers, but...

Devart has recently unveiled version 7.1 of its dbForge Tools for SQL Server, introducing compatibility with the forthcoming SQL Server 2025, the preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, and Windows Server 2025. This update underscores Devart's commitment to providing developers and...

Few operating system launches in recent memory have sparked as much curiosity—if cautious optimism—as the arrival of AcreetionOS. The development team’s straightforward challenge to would-be migrants from Microsoft’s flagship platform is bold: “Have you been wanting to switch away from Windows...

The Wine project’s debut release of Mono under its stewardship signals a surprising turn in the journey of free and open source .NET technology, breathing new life into a project many had quietly filed away as a relic of the last software era. To understand why this event matters, both for Linux...

The WINE project’s latest milestone marks more than just a technical update; it represents a remarkable shift in the legacy and stewardship of open-source software compatibility between Windows and Unix-like operating systems. The recent release of Mono 6.14.0—its first since the stewardship...

With the curtain slowly coming down on Windows 10 support by October 2025, the urgency to choose your next operating system has started to sink in across personal and corporate computing landscapes alike. For many, a straightforward upgrade to Windows 11 will make perfect sense. For others...

Botspot’s BVM: Bringing Lightning-Fast Windows 11 to Raspberry Pi In a world where innovative shortcuts frequently reshape our computing experiences, one project is making waves among Windows enthusiasts and hardware tinkerers alike. Botspot’s BVM is transforming the long-held dream of running...

Embracing the challenge of running full-fledged Windows 11 on diminutive single-board computers, hobbyists and professionals alike have long grappled with the limitations inherent in the marriage of Microsoft’s modern operating systems and the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. In a space often defined by...

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...

The first time you try to explain to your non-techie friends that you’re running Linux inside Windows—no, not in a VM; no, not with some arcane dual-boot, but with nary a reboot in sight—prepare yourself for some combination of blank stares and existential questions about the nature of operating...

For anyone who’s ever battled with an HPC cluster, watching as cryptic SLURM commands and arcane SSH rituals defeated your best intentions, there’s a new glimmer of hope on the as-a-service horizon. Azure, along with its regular cast of cloud and silicon heroes, is unleashing a dynamic duo: Open...

Microsoft is sharpening the guillotine for Windows 10, and the execution date is set: October 14, 2025. If you’re harboring a loyal but aging Windows 10 workhorse that glares at you with incompatible eyes every time you mention Windows 11, you might already be mulling over escape strategies...

There are certain moments in any technology lover’s life that feel almost biblical—like watching a beloved pet gradually slow down, or discovering your favorite snack is being discontinued. The end of support for Windows 10, formally slated for October 14, 2025, is one of those moments. It’s a...

If you’re among the millions still running trusty old versions of Microsoft Office—perhaps rocking a PowerPoint presentation from the Stone Age (2016) or toiling in Excel as recently as 2019—there’s an existential storm brewing on your digital horizon. In a move that’s equal parts...