XDA Developers on MSN

WSL is powerful, but these 3 reasons are why it won't beat a real Linux desktop

WSL uses Windows' native hypervisor (Hyper-V) to create lightweight virtual environments. The Linux distro that you install ...
How-To Geek on MSN

5 Windows-like Linux distros you should try out

The transition from Windows to Linux can be pretty intimidating. That's why some Linux distros aim to offer a Windows-like ...

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...
Liliputing

loss32 is an operating system that combines Win32 apps with a Linux kernel (and other open source software)

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...
The Escapist

I put a bullet in Windows and now use Linux – and you can too!

Making the switch to Linux has never been easier, as Microsoft continues to bloat or break Windows 11 on a routine basis.

Microsoft updates fix for broken Windows 11 25H2 24H2 crucial UI components

Back in November 2025, Microsoft had disclosed a major issue on certain Windows 11 24H2 systems which led to problems and ...