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  1. VMware Migration Outlook 2028: Hyperscalers, Nutanix & Open-Source Paths

    Gartner’s warning that VMware could lose roughly a third of its workloads to hyperscalers by 2028 has snapped the industry into high alert, but parsing the numbers, the causes, and the practical options for IT teams shows a market in rapid re‑arrangement rather than an immediate collapse. The...
  2. Dual-Boot Windows 11 with Linux: Safe, Step-by-Step Guide

    If you’re thinking about escaping Windows 11’s telemetry creep or simply want to test a modern Linux desktop without committing, installing Linux alongside Windows — or replacing it entirely — remains the most practical option for most users. This guide walks a careful, practical path through...
  3. VMware to Hyper-V Migration in Windows Admin Center: Agentless & Fast

    Microsoft has quietly rolled out a public preview of a new VM Conversion tool inside Windows Admin Center that aims to make VMware to Hyper‑V migration straightforward, agentless, and low‑risk for organizations of all sizes. The extension promises quick setup (Microsoft says you can begin...
  4. VCF 9.0 with Private AI: On-Prem Cloud Reimagined for Enterprise AI

    Broadcom’s broadside from the VMware Explore stage in Las Vegas was blunt: enterprises should stop reflexively running to the public cloud and instead bring AI and modern apps back on-premises with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). (crn.com) (news.broadcom.com) Background Broadcom completed its...
  5. Microsoft VM Conversion: Agentless VMware to Hyper-V Migration in Windows Admin Center

    Microsoft has quietly released a first‑party, agentless VM Conversion extension for Windows Admin Center that converts VMware vCenter/ESXi virtual machines into Hyper‑V VMs on Windows Server — a move that promises a low‑friction on‑premises path away from VMware while surfacing important...
  6. Windows Admin Center VM Conversion: Agentless VMware to Hyper-V Migration (Public Preview)

    Microsoft has opened public preview of a long‑requested, first‑party VM Conversion extension inside Windows Admin Center, giving administrators a built‑in, agentless way to convert and migrate virtual machines from VMware vCenter/ESXi to Hyper‑V with minimal downtime and streamlined tooling. The...
  7. Microsoft VM Conversion: Migrate VMware to Hyper-V with Windows Admin Center

    Microsoft has quietly pushed a significant tool into public preview that aims to simplify one of the messiest tasks in datacenter life: converting and migrating virtual machines from VMware vCenter/ESXi to Microsoft’s Hyper-V infrastructure using a built-in Windows Admin Center extension called...
  8. 4 Practical Ways to Build iOS Apps on Windows: VM, Cloud Mac, Hackintosh, xtool

    You cannot install Xcode natively on Windows — but there are four practical workarounds that get you to a working iOS build and release workflow from a Windows PC: run macOS in a virtual machine, rent a Mac in the cloud, build a Hackintosh, or use cross‑platform build tooling such as xtool. The...
  9. Debunking VM Myths: 5 Practical Tips for Smarter Home Labs

    Virtual machines are nothing mystical—yet a small stack of persistent myths keeps turning otherwise sensible choices into needless fear, wasted money, or fragile setups that break at the worst moment. The five misconceptions below are the ones most likely to trip up hobbyists, home-labbers, and...
  10. Create Windows 11 USB Installer from macOS: Intel & Apple Silicon Guide

    Creating a reliable, bootable Windows 11 USB from macOS is entirely practical on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs — and with the right preparations you can build media that will install Windows 11 on a PC or an Intel Mac. The community guide this article expands on provides multiple tested...
  11. FydeOS: The Open, Versatile ChromeOS Alternative for Modern and Legacy Hardware

    FydeOS is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most promising alternatives to ChromeOS Flex for users seeking a robust, flexible, and multi-faceted operating system on both legacy and modern x64 hardware. As ChromeOS Flex continues to fill a crucial void for millions of Windows users left...
  12. Exploring Windows Virtualization: Nesting OS Layers and Pushing Boundaries

    Pushing the boundaries of operating system flexibility has long been a point of pride for Windows enthusiasts. Over decades, Microsoft’s desktop platform has earned a reputation for not only powering modern hardware and productivity workloads but also for its backwards compatibility and...
  13. Accelerating VMware Migrations: How Microsoft’s Azure Leads Cloud Transition Amid Broadcom-VMware Upheaval

    Migration to the cloud has rapidly become a core strategic goal for enterprises that hope to stay competitive in the age of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and hybrid work environments. As organizations re-evaluate their infrastructure choices, a dramatic shift is...
  14. Mastering Hyper-V in Windows Server Virtual Machines: Troubleshooting, Solutions & Best Practices

    When attempting to install Hyper-V within a Windows Server virtual machine, many IT professionals encounter persistent errors that can derail testing, nested virtualization strategies, or entire hybrid infrastructure plans. As more organizations adopt layered virtualization—running Hyper-V...
  15. Virtualisation in Modern IT: Strategies, Platforms, and Business Impact

    Virtualisation has evolved from a niche IT solution to a foundational technology powering everything from enterprise data centers to agile cloud-native development across global corporations like Telefónica. Virtualisation solutions provide the vital ability to carve a single piece of hardware...
  16. Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Critical Startup Failures in Virtualization Environments

    In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows operating system updates, few events provoke as much anxiety among IT professionals and end-users as critical startup failures. The recent chain of events unfolding after the deployment of the KB5058405 update for Windows 11 exemplifies both the complex...
  17. Building a Powerful Windows 11 Developer VM: Step-by-Step Guide & Best Practices

    For seasoned Windows users, the allure of constructing a tailored development environment is irresistible—especially in an age where applications, libraries, and containers sprawl unchecked, threatening the stability and cleanliness of one's daily driver system. This desire for isolation and...
  18. Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows 11 Update Causing Virtual Machine Boot Failures in May 2025

    An unexpected twist in the May 2025 Windows update cycle has caught IT departments, virtual infrastructure managers, and system administrators by surprise. Microsoft confirmed that the rollout of this month’s critical security update—KB5058405—for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, is...
  19. Critical Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Boot Failures in Virtual Machines

    Here's a summary of the latest issue following the May Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5058405), as well as key details and recommended actions: What Happened? The KB5058405 update, released on May 13, 2025, is causing Windows 11 virtual machines (VMs) to fail to boot. This critical...
  20. Microsoft Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Boot Failures in Virtualized Environments

    Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates are a cornerstone of Windows ecosystem security and stability, but occasionally, they serve as reminders of the intricate dependencies and unforeseen complexities within modern computing environments. The May 2025 rollout of cumulative update KB5058405 for...