XDA Developers on MSN

Proxmox turned my old PC into a home lab that runs 10 VMs simultaneously

Thanks to Proxmox, my old N100-based mini PC is a flexible home lab where I can run Linux and Windows VMs without breaking anything.
How-To Geek on MSN

WSL is good, but it's still not enough for me to go back to Windows

It'll take more than a virtual Linux machine to get me to put up with Copilot.

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

My favourite thing about Linux gaming will now automagically apply crucial fan patches to your Metal Gear installs, making it even easier than on Windows

Luxtorpeda is a clever bit of kit that you can set as a compatibility tool for any game you have on Steam. You just install ...
PC Magazine

I Switched From Windows 11 to Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Way Better

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...
PC Magazine

I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. You can run Linux Mint on ...
The Verge

This midrange Android phone also runs Windows and Linux

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in ...
PC Magazine

The Return of Windows Phone? This New Device Runs Android, Linux, Windows 11

Almost 10 years after the release of the last Windows Phone, there’s hope for those who loved Microsoft's mobile operating system. A new device called NexPhone is set to launch later this year, ...
Geeky Gadgets

PC Gamers Abandoning Windows 11 for Linux with Higher FPS & Fewer Interruptions

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years suddenly felt like a burden instead of a benefit? That’s the reality many gamers are facing with Windows 11, as frustrations over performance ...
Forbes

Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Major surprise in Microsoft Vs Google stakes. Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update. But that’s not the surprise. It ...
ZDNet

The top 2 Linux distros Windows 10 users are fleeing to right now - and why

With Windows 10 no longer supported, Linux is on the rise. Two distributions have greatly benefited from the demise of Windows 10. Each of these distros serves a different purpose, but they're both ...
The Verge

Screw it, I’m installing Linux

I don’t like where Windows is going. Gaming on Linux has never been more approachable. Time to give it a shot. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...