If you’re anything like me, dear BetaNews readers, you are tired of Windows 11’s constant updates and telemetry concerns. If you have the urge to escape the grasp of Microsoft, switching to Linux ...

Microsoft has made WSL containers generally available on Windows 11. The native tool gives developers a built-in alternative ...

A familiar desktop without the Microsoft baggage.

Tired of the constant updates, bloat, and resource demands of Windows 11? Aren't we all? MX Linux could be the perfect solution to your woes, and thanks to its lightweight nature -- especially ...

A virtualized Windows 11 works better than you think, but only after you configure the right settings ...

Qualcomm is finally giving you the option to avoid Windows 11 on your next laptop. If you’re thinking about getting a ...

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years is actually holding you back? Below, NYXTERA breaks down how Linux, once considered a niche option for tech enthusiasts, is rapidly becoming a ...

His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...

I installed Ubuntu on an old Dell laptop to see if Linux could really replace Windows. I had difficulty installing the OS, so I had to troubleshoot. Once fixed, I enjoyed an OS that was cleaner and ...

In brief: An estimated 240 million PCs will become obsolete when Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status in October. Microsoft is begging impacted users to buy new devices (preferably Copilot+ PCs) to ...

Windows 12 rumors are just that ... rumors. Even with rumors everywhere, the writing is on the wall. What could cause even more Windows users to migrate to Linux? Every so often, I have to ...

Windows are cracking. And it’s not just Apple that’s seeing the benefit; some users are jumping on the Linux bandwagon as a way to avoid the Microsoft upgrade tax. Case in point: Linux has broken the ...