If Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline has you weighing alternatives, you’re not alone — and Linux is no longer the alien landscape it was a decade ago. ZDNET’s roundup of “Windows-like” Linux distributions highlights seven desktop-focused distros designed to flatten the learning curve for...
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Windows users facing the October deadline for Windows 10 support are being offered a realistic, battle-tested alternative in Zorin OS — a Dublin-born Linux distribution that promises to keep older PCs secure, fast and usable for years to come, and which the Irish Times frames as a timely option...
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A wave of innovation in the Linux desktop world has consistently aimed to lower the barriers for users considering a shift away from Microsoft’s ecosystem, but rarely has this mission been embodied so thoroughly as with AnduinOS. Built upon the solid foundation of Ubuntu, AnduinOS is a Linux...
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AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed to provide a seamless transition for Windows users to the Linux environment. Developed by Anduin Xue, a software engineer at Microsoft, this open-source project aims to replicate the look and feel of Windows 11 while leveraging the...
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The world of desktop computing is undergoing a profound transformation as Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-life. Many users, especially those with older hardware, are seeking alternatives that combine familiarity with modern, flexible underpinnings. One project that’s begun to capture...
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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...
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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...
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Linux Lite 7.4 is making some serious waves among users with older hardware—and for a good reason. If you’ve been wrestling with Windows 11’s ever-increasing hardware demands or simply want a leaner, meaner system that gets straight to business, this new update might be exactly what you need...