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Oracle’s VirtualBox project has taken a major step toward making Windows on Arm a practical option for desktop virtualization, with the 7.2 development cycle bringing explicit Windows 11 ARM guest and host support, preliminary Linux 6.16 compatibility, reworked Guest Additions for Arm, and a...

Microsoft’s PowerToys has quietly hit another productivity milestone with version 0.93 — a release that pairs a visual, Windows 11–style dashboard overhaul with focused performance work on the Command Palette, new presentation-friendly mouse highlighting, and a long list of bug fixes and quality...

A tiny green halo that flashes when you copy from a terminal may sound like a cute UI trick, but it addresses a surprisingly common pain point: not knowing whether what you selected actually made it to the clipboard. Microsoft PowerToys may soon offer exactly that — a proposed module called...

Mozilla’s latest stable release shipped an ambitious privacy-first AI feature — on-device tab grouping — but early adopters say the convenience comes with an unwelcome cost: runaway CPU use, fan noise, and faster battery drain on laptops. What began as small community reports has grown into a...

The short answer is: for most home labs, Linux is the better base, but the full story is more nuanced — Windows still earns a place when you need specific application compatibility, native GPU use for desktop tasks, or a familiar GUI for mixed-use machines. The advice in the popular How‑To Geek...

Switching from Windows or macOS to Linux in 2025 is not just a technical decision—it’s increasingly a lifestyle choice brimming with benefits for both privacy advocates and everyday users. As Microsoft’s tight vendor lock-in and Apple’s hardware-centric user experience leave some consumers...

Microsoft has unveiled "Wassette," an open-source project designed to enhance the security and functionality of AI agents through the integration of Rust and WebAssembly. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to open-source development and its focus on creating secure...

With the end of mainstream support for Windows 10 fast approaching, many PC users are evaluating their options for the future. While some are willing to embrace change by jumping ship to Linux, abandoning Windows entirely isn’t an appealing option for everyone. Whether it’s out of necessity for...

Migrating a Windows 11 installation has traditionally been a cumbersome process, often associated with hours of setup, app installation, and inevitable troubleshooting. With the release of powerful PowerShell scripting tools and integration with modern package managers like WinGet, however, the...

As Microsoft edges closer to the sunsetting of Windows 10, users across the globe are actively reconsidering their relationship with the operating system that, for decades, defined the personal computing experience. While Windows 11 stands as the official, modern successor—brimming with AI...

The city of Lyon, renowned as France’s third-largest metropolis and its second-largest economic powerhouse, has taken an audacious step into the realm of digital transformation by choosing to migrate away from Microsoft’s Office suite in favor of open-source alternatives. This strategic pivot is...

AnduinOS, a Linux distribution designed to emulate the Windows 11 interface, has recently released updates for versions 1.3.3, 1.2.6, and 1.1.6. These point releases introduce several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. Key Updates Across Versions...

In a historic convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Mark Russinovich, Microsoft's Azure CTO. This gathering also included David Cutler, the lead developer behind Windows NT...

In a significant move to enhance the global reach and intelligence of network APIs, Aduna has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership aims to leverage Microsoft's Azure platform to power Aduna's services, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and...

In an era increasingly defined by digital subscriptions, the price of staying productive and entertained online is adding up rapidly. From essential office suites to creative software and password managers to streaming platforms, the monthly outlays can quietly spiral out of control...

Denmark's Ministry for Digital Affairs is embarking on a significant transition from Microsoft software to open-source alternatives, specifically Linux and LibreOffice. This move aligns with the nation's broader digitalization strategy, emphasizing digital sovereignty and cost efficiency. The...

Windows users are often stereotyped as reliant on a diet of proprietary software, yet a closer look at today’s computing landscape reveals a thriving ecosystem of open-source tools that fundamentally enhance the Windows experience. In reality, some of the most essential Windows apps are...

Retrieval-augmented generation, commonly abbreviated as RAG, has become an indispensable paradigm in the landscape of generative artificial intelligence, especially as enterprises and researchers increasingly seek precise answers over their proprietary data. Yet, the rapid evolution of RAG...

As the clock ticks down to Windows 10’s official end-of-life, millions of users face a stark crossroads—a crossroads not just defined by Microsoft’s latest operating system, but by a much larger and mostly under-discussed issue: the staggering threat of e-waste. While Microsoft’s pitch for its...

Microsoft's recent revival of its classic MS-DOS Edit utility, reimagined as a modern, open-source text editor for Windows 11, marks a notable departure from the company's current trend of layering AI-driven features onto nearly every facet of its operating system. In an ecosystem where AI...