It took Microsoft long enough, but the company has finally open-sourced its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) code. The announcement was made at the Build 2025 developer conference, closing a nearly ...

Hackers are showing an increased interest in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as an attack surface as they build new malware, the more advanced samples being suitable for espionage and ...

Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

Check out these unique alternative operating systems you can install on your computer, from the sublime to nostalgic to the bizarre. While there are no absolute definitive answers here – everyone's ...

The Linux operating system is renowned for its stability, security, and open-source nature, making it a popular choice among software developers, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts. However, ...

Do you need to use Linux? Here are two solutions for Windows 11 users. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On Windows 11 version 22H2 ...

Starship is every bit as good on Linux and macOS as it is on Windows, though there is no shortage of great terminal alternatives on those platforms. That's why it's particularly special on Windows, as ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its "preview" label ...

For many, Windows is the only desktop operating system they've ever used. For them, there's a familiarity that makes dealing with the usual troubles associated with Windows (random restarts for ...

The open source Wine project—sometimes stylized WINE, for Wine Is Not an Emulator—has become an important tool for companies and individuals who want to make Windows apps and games run on operating ...

My essential GNOME tweaks to personalize the Linux desktop environment, improve productivity, and enhance performance.

The new Zorin OS 18 release is available for download. Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, it offers a new kernel, new apps, more features and a "redesigned desktop" UI.