windows to linux

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...

If you’ve spent a decade — or three — inside Windows and the prospect of switching to Linux feels equal parts liberating and terrifying, you’re not alone; recent coverage and community chatter have distilled the crossover into four practical tactics that turn a daunting migration into a...

I pulled a boxed Windows 11 tiny PC out of its packaging, installed Ubuntu Budgie, and in less than an afternoon turned a handsome, pocket-sized Geekom IT15 into a fast, dependable Linux workstation — a change that proved more than cosmetic: it materially improved daily responsiveness, fixed...

If you’re thinking about leaving Windows 10 behind, KDE Plasma is the gentlest, most familiar-looking way to land — and for a growing number of Windows escapees it’s the practical, sensible first step into Linux. The desktop environment recreates the Start menu + taskbar workflow most Windows...

As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, many users are exploring alternatives to avoid upgrading to Windows 11, especially those with hardware that doesn't meet the new system requirements. One promising solution is Operese, a migration tool designed to facilitate the transition from...

Enterprises have long faced difficult decisions regarding software infrastructure, particularly those entrenched in Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem. Historically, running .NET applications meant being bound to Microsoft’s licensing costs, patching cycles, and a tight dependency on Windows Server...

Switching from Windows to Linux is often portrayed as a daunting leap, but for those who make the journey—willingly or reluctantly—the experience is as illuminating as it is challenging. After years of loyalty to Microsoft's familiar ecosystem, the process of trying out Linux Mint as a primary...

When enterprises with heavy investments in Microsoft infrastructure consider moving to the cloud, their choice often boils down to a challenging and costly dilemma: sticking with Microsoft Azure or facing significant financial penalties when running Microsoft software on rival clouds like Amazon...

Switching from Windows 11 to Fedora Linux 42: A Modern Powerhouse for Your Desktop Windows 11 has been Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system, but for many users, especially those craving customization, privacy, and performance, the tide is turning towards open source alternatives. Fedora...