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Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer
By Richard Devine published
Software Canonical has announced that Ubuntu for WSL will be moving to the new tar-based distribution model.

WSL 2 users will soon be able to say "I use Arch, BTW"
By Richard Devine published
Software Saying you use Arch Linux became a meme, but it'll soon apply to Windows 11 users too, thanks to WSL 2.

Why have I not been using Ventoy on my PCs until now?
By Richard Devine published
Software Never flash a USB drive again to install Windows or Linux, just use Ventoy. It's so easy, why didn't I know about it before now?

Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
By Ben Wilson published
Windows 10 Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.

Microsoft's WSL 2 looks like it could be getting even stronger with official support from Fedora
By Richard Devine published
WSL WSL on Windows 11 might be getting an official Fedora release

Apple AI arrives late: Windows and Linux users already enjoy superior free tools
By Kevin Okemwa published
Watch out Apple Apple insiders recently expressed worries that the company lags two years behind competitors in the fast-growing AI market.

Linux lead dev says we're only getting 10% reality of the oversold AI hype
By Kevin Okemwa published
10% reality? Is AI just a fad? Linux Kernel lead developer Linus Torvalds says it's complicated, and only 10% of the hype sold is reality.

How to set up a new virtual machine in Virtualbox
By Richard Devine published
Guide Virtualbox is a great app for using different operating systems on your PC, so here's how to get a fresh virtual machine set up and running.
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