Latest about Linux
Stable version of Microsoft Edge spotted on Linux systems
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Edge for Linux seems to have made its way through the preview phase. A stable version of the browser was recently spotted on Linux systems.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now supports live response capabilities on macOS and Linux
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft announced preview support for live response capabilities for Defender for Endpoint for macOS and Linux.
WSL Preview now available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 11
By Richard Devine published
Installing WSL on your Windows 11 PC just got even more convenient with the arrival of a preview in the Microsoft Store. And it could be a really good move going forward.
Microsoft to Azure Linux users: Patch this problem yourself
By Robert Carnevale published
Microsoft has new guidance for those put at risk by recent Azure vulnerabilities. That guidance involves asking users to do the patching themselves.
What Windows PC games run with Proton on Linux?
By Rich Edmonds published
ProtonDB makes keeping up-to-date with the number of games that work with Proton on Linux a breeze. Here's how to check to see whether your favorite Windows games work on Linux.
Steam sees Linux share increase riding the Steam Deck wave
By Richard Devine published
The Steam Deck, due in late 2021, won't be running Windows, and in a not at all surprising coincidence, Linux share on Steam has increased in recent weeks.
Installing WSL 2 onto Windows 10 isn't a hassle anymore
By Sean Endicott published
Setting up WSL 2 on Windows 10 used to require several steps. Now, you can enable it with just a single command in PowerShell.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.