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The essential WSL commands for PowerShell you need to know
By Richard Devine published
The Windows Subsystem for Linux has a degree of cross-compatibility with PowerShell, as well as being manageable from within your Windows shell.
Linux beats Windows 11 when running on the best CPU from Intel
By Sean Endicott published
An update to the Linux kernel improves the performance of the operating system when running on the latest and great CPU from Intel. Linux even outperforms Windows 11 on the Intel Core i9-12900K.
Oracle Linux 8.5 now available through the Microsoft Store
By Sean Endicott published
Oracle Linux brings containers, virtualization, and more into a single offering, and it’s now available through the Microsoft Store.
How to install elementary OS on WSL for Windows 10 and 11
By Richard Devine published
My dear Watson Another popular Linux distro that isn't offered through the Microsoft Store but that can be used on WSL with ease is elementary OS. Here's where to get it and how to get started.
Intel Arc GPUs could raise the bar for gaming on Linux
By Sean Endicott last updated
Intel’s open-source developers are working on support for Resizable BAR technology, which could boost the performance of a handful of great games.
Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux
By Robert Carnevale published
Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux.
How to set up a Windows 10 and 11 virtual machine on Linux
By Richard Devine published
With a virtual machine, you can dabble in all kinds of alternative operating systems, like installing Windows 10 inside Linux. Here's how.
Wine 7.0 adds support for the best GPUs from AMD and includes over 9,100 changes
By Sean Endicott last updated
With over 9,100 changes and improvements, Wine 7.0 should deliver its best experience yet when running Windows apps and games on Linux.
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