How-To Geek on MSN

What is Q4OS, and should you install it?

If you miss the legendary speed and simplicity of Windows XP and early KDE, Q4OS is calling your name.
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.
Good e-Reader

What operating system is best for e-readers: Android or Linux?

Linux e-readers are designed to minimize notifications and other distractions, promoting focused reading. The OS is optimized on a software level, which tends to make it more stable and robust.

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades)

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades) ...
Liliputing

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

Modern Linux distributions are powerful operating systems that can fully replace Windows or macOS for many users. But there are still some Windows-only applications that may not be available for Linux ...

GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why

When you peel back the covers to view what's going on beneath the surface, you'll find that GNOME 50 is actually a significant release; it just doesn't show it off. GNOME 50 is a ton of subtle changes ...
The Verge

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...