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Switching From Windows to Linux: A Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Looking to switch from Windows to Linux? Want to ensure a seamless migration? Well, here’s a detailed guide to help you avoid ...
Bleeping Computer

Secure file transfer made simple: Top SFTP clients for Windows and Linux

Looking for secure file transfer software tools for your network? We explore the most popular SFTP clients to help you decide which one is right for you. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) client ...
PC World

How to switch from Windows 10 to Linux: A technical guide

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...
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Can't (or won't) upgrade to Windows 11, but afraid to switch from Windows 10 to Linux? This app might make the transition easy

A Windows-to-Linux migration tool has been revealed It's still in development, but looks very promising, providing a seamless way of transitioning to Linux Only one distro is supported, but there's ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux has become an important tool for developers and power users since it was introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update back in 2016, giving them access to a ...
BGR

Over Half A Million Windows Users Are Switching To Linux - Here's Why

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...
ZDNet

Need to transfer files between Linux machines? Here are 5 dependable solutions

I have several Linux machines on my network, each serving a different purpose. I frequently need to transfer files back and forth between them, and I'd rather not do so via a cloud service, email, or ...
Liliputing

Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source (mostly)

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a set of software tools that basically lets you install and run native Linux applications on a Windows PC without rebooting ...
Linux Journal

From Windows to Freedom: How Zorin OS Eases the Transition to Linux

In today's digital landscape, where privacy, customization, and performance are paramount, many Windows users are exploring alternatives. Linux, long regarded as a powerful yet complex option, has ...
ZDNet

You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how

With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern ...

What the Linux desktop really needs to challenge Windows

Unix died because of endless incompatibilities between versions. Linux succeeded on servers and everywhere else because it ...