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Windows 11 running Linux — Windows Subsystem for Linux leaves preview, makes its way to Windows 11 and Windows 10 through Microsoft Store The Microsoft Store version of WSL is now the default experience on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

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The best Microsoft Teams experience on Linux is now a PWA

By Sean Endicott published 7 November 22

Apps Microsoft just released the Teams Progressive Web App for Linux. The PWA introduces several Teams features to Linux that were previously limited to Windows and macOS.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming gets performance boost on Steam Deck, Linux, and ChromeOS

By Sean Endicott published 4 November 22

Xbox Microsoft just shipped an update that improves Xbox Cloud Gaming on ChromeOS and Linux. Since Steam Deck runs Linux, it got a boost as well.

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How to change Proton version on Steam Deck

By Ben Wilson published 7 October 22

Valve's Steam Deck can run thousands of games, some better than others. Switching Proton versions can help smooth things out, so here's how to do it.

Steam Deck Software and games explained: What is SteamOS and Proton?

By Ben Wilson published 22 August 22

The Steam Deck is a pocketable gaming PC with big promises, but it doesn't run Windows. Instead, it's SteamOS and something called Proton, but what exactly are they?

Windows Subsystem for Linux version 0.65.1 rolls out to all Insider rings

By Sean Endicott published 3 August 22

Microsoft just shipped an update for the Windows Subsystem for Linux that brings the tool to version 0.65.1. All Insiders can install the update, regardless of which Insider ring they are in.