If you're looking to migrate from Windows 10 or 11 and Linux is in your sights, you might want to try one of these desktop environments to ease the transition.

ZDNET's key takeaways Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.You'll find ease of use and a wide range of ...

Windows 10 is gone, and millions are turning to Linux. Here are the distros benefiting most, and what makes them so great.

Mad at Windows 10? Bazzite Linux wants your attention, but it’s still the bridesmaid, never the bride. Will it be different ...

Microsoft is giving its Windows Insider Program participants a chance to try version 2 of Windows Subsystem for Linux in its latest Windows 10 "fast-ring" preview release. Build 18917 is now available ...

Microsoft is making a change to how it bundles the Linux kernel within its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10. Starting with the Windows 10 version 2004 update (20H1) that will soon be ...

One of the more surprising (and geeky) features Microsoft introduced with the launch of Windows 10 was something called Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Basically, it’s a tool that lets you run a ...

For those thinking of changing their Linux files on Windows 11/10, there’s something you want to know. According to Microsoft, creating or changing Linux files from Windows will likely result in data ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft previously revealed its plans to ship a full Linux kernel in Windows 10, ...

In today's open source roundup: Will Windows 10 privacy issues bring more users to Linux? Plus: Windows 10 keeps talking to Microsoft even when you try to shut it up. And Ars Technica readers sound ...

Earlier this year Microsoft shared its plans to integrate a full Linux kernel in Windows 10 — now it’s introducing Linux file access into the File Explorer. Users have been able to access Linux files ...