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Bill Gates, co-founder and former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., from left, Steve Ballmer, former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., and Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Steve Ballmer called Linux a "cancer" — but it could be the cure for Windows 10 holdouts

By Kevin Okemwa Published

MICROSOFT Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

MICROSOFT
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Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming Steam's latest hardware survey shows Windows 11 continuing to grow while Linux loses ground after reaching a high point earlier this year.

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PC Gaming
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HP users keep Windows 10 alive against all odds

By Kevin Okemwa Published

WINDOWS 10 Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10

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WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.

California exempts Linux from new age-verification law

By Kevin Okemwa Published

SOFTWARE California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

SOFTWARE
Retro desktop interface showing Windows 95 with multiple terminal windows open, displaying commands and a colorful ASCII penguin art.

A new tool adds Linux apps to Windows 95

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.

Windows
Girl working on laptop on table with American flag

"Parents Decide Act" pushes Windows towards forced age verification

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows 11 A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

Windows 11
Laptop on a desk showing a split-screen: Windows desktop on the left and Zorin OS with an app suggestion dialog on the right.

Zorin OS 18.1 simplifies Windows migration

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows 11 Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

Windows 11
France national flag with Linux "Tux" mascot and Windows 11 wallpaper

France's government is ditching Windows and other "American tools"

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.

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Installing Windows 11 on Steam Deck

How the Steam Deck became an unlikely Windows handheld

By Cale Hunt Published

PC Gaming Valve's Steam Deck is a great piece of hardware that runs SteamOS out of the box. What about Windows? Well, it's possible, but not without some help from a community of enthusiasts.

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PC Gaming
North Korean national flags are displayed outside the hall of Chongryon, the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, during its two-day-long general assembly meeting in Tokyo on May 26, 2018

Hacker spent weeks setting up an elaborate axios hijack involving Teams

By Cale Hunt Published

Security It's unclear how widespread the damage is from the recent axios hack involving North Korean malware, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and weeks of preparation.

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