Zorin OS vs. AnduinOS: How to pick the right Windows-like Linux distro for you

If you're looking for the best Linux distribution to wean you from Windows, there are two that make a solid case for the task.

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Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas

On the desktop, in your hands, even on an Arm chip, Windows wants to be best.
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This Linux distro runs better than Windows on every old PC I've tested

Reviving a relic PC with an OS shouldn't make it unusable by modern standards. MX Linux Fluxbox is meticulously created with ...
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Here's why Zorin OS 18 is a solid pick for Windows escapees

But you don't have to make do with a UI that takes some elements from Windows. Zorin OS 18 actually includes some Appearances ...

Steam is running on Windows 7 again, thanks to a fan-made backport

Valve ended official support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.x in the Steam client just a year ago, forcing gamers clinging to ...

Windows 11 KB5072033 and KB5071417 December 2025 Patch Tuesday out0 0

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5072033, KB5071417 for December 2025. Here's what's included.
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ParrotOS 7 beta is live with a cleaner interface and stronger performance

ParrotOS 7 beta brings a new KDE desktop, fresh green design, Debian 13 boosts, and weekly builds for a faster and cleaner ...