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After months of frustration for power users and enthusiasts, Microsoft has addressed a lingering issue that, for nearly a year, turned the simple act of dual-booting Windows 11 with Linux into an exercise in futility for many. With this critical bug finally resolved as part of the May 2025 Patch...

In a significant move that underscores just how dramatically Microsoft has transformed its corporate stance over the past two decades, the company recently unveiled a new Linux distribution service as part of its Azure cloud platform. The announcement, which may elicit disbelief from those who...

Behind the bombardment of ads, paywalls, and data-hungry platforms that dominate today’s digital tools landscape, there thrives a quiet undercurrent of innovation—one that’s powered by the free and open-source software (FOSS) community. While products from tech giants often attract the...

With Microsoft intensifying its campaign to migrate users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or better yet to the new Copilot+ PCs, a subset of the tech community is rising in protest. These users aren’t just resisting change for the sake of it—they’re motivated by a mix of practicality, economics...

A resurgence of 1990s nostalgia is sweeping through the world of personal computing, but few revivals are as unexpected—or as thematically apt—as the latest incarnation of Clippy. Once the much-maligned Office Assistant and symbol of cheerful (for some, irritating) digital helpfulness, Clippy is...

Microsoft Drops Windows 10 Support in 2025: Time to Upgrade to Windows 11 Microsoft's support update announcement has set off a chain reaction, prompting enthusiasts and everyday users alike to re-examine their upgrade plans. With Windows 10 support officially ending on October 14, 2025, users...

ArduinOS 1.3 emerges as a compelling Linux distribution tailored for users seeking a Windows 11-like experience, especially as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline. This latest release, built upon Ubuntu 25.04, introduces several noteworthy enhancements, including the integration of...

Microsoft's shift in cloud licensing practices has stirred up significant challenges for enterprises heavily invested in its ecosystem, particularly when migrating to cloud infrastructures. The 2019 licensing changes introduced a new layer of costs for running Microsoft server software, such as...

Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...

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...

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...

Linux has carved an impressive niche in the world of operating systems. Without a doubt, it’s a free, robust, and versatile platform powering everything from servers and networking devices to IoT gadgets and embedded systems. Yet, when it comes to daily desktop use, there are significant hurdles...

OpenAI is shaking up the AI landscape once again by planning to release its first open-source language model since 2019. With the announcement coming amid fierce competition from other industry players, the news signals a pivotal moment for AI research, development, and integration across...

Mozilla is set to disrupt the traditional email landscape once again by transforming its longstanding Thunderbird client into a full-fledged communications platform. In an ambitious bid to take on the likes of Gmail and Microsoft 365, the company has unveiled a suite of new features and...

ReactOS 0.4.15 marks a turning point in open‐source operating system innovation—a version bump that belies a wealth of transformative changes. While the increase from 0.4.14 might seem modest on the surface, this update introduces sweeping improvements that extend from the kernel to the user...

Linux has quietly become the unsung hero powering nearly every digital corner of our lives—even if you don’t realize it. From the server rooms that fuel your favorite websites to the very smartphone in your pocket, Linux’s pervasive presence is much like an efficient stagehand at a rock concert...

AMD is stepping into the generative AI arena with its new open-source project, GAIA – an initiative designed to bring local large language model (LLM) capabilities to Ryzen AI PCs. The project, whose playful name echoes “Generative AI Is Awesome,” is currently available exclusively for Windows...

The operating system you choose ultimately defines the way you work, play, and even learn about technology itself. With Windows 10’s end-of-life looming on October 14, 2025, many users face a critical decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or look for alternatives. A recent piece from Inkl—titled "I...

Cybersecurity professionals and Windows enthusiasts, get ready to explore an innovative addition to your security toolkit. PurpleLab is emerging as a free, open-source cybersecurity lab that offers security teams a comprehensive environment to detect, analyze, and simulate real-world threats...

Windows users, rejoice! If you've ever found yourself wrestling with bloatware or trying to fine-tune a fresh Windows installation, the days of endless tweaks with multiple utilities might be over. Enter WinScript – an open-source tool that promises to take control of your Windows 10 or Windows...