I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.

Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests

The tests, conducted by NJ Tech, used identical hardware: an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with a Radeon RX 6700 XT, alongside ...
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Microsoft to upgrade Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with faster file access, better networking and easier setup

Microsoft plans major WSL improvements in Windows 11 2026, with faster file performance, better networking, and easier setup ...
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Microsoft Announces WSL Upgrades for Windows 11

Microsoft has announced planned WSL upgrades targeting faster file performance, improved networking, streamlined onboarding, ...

A popular Linux distro now has higher system hardware requirements than Windows 110 0

If you thought running Windows 11 was hard on your PC and that you should switch to Linux, this popular Linux distro may not ...

Ubuntu Raises CPU And RAM Requirements Above Windows 11 Amid Linux’s Steam Surge

Canonical has posted a new set of system requirements for the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, otherwise known as Resolute Raccoon, and they are now higher than what Microsoft recommends for Windows 11.
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Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux

Steam gamers on PC are playing on Linux, with Valve's own SteamOS being the most popular variant. Meanwhile, Windows market ...
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I Gave Up on Windows 11. Linux Mint Is Simply Better in 7 Big Ways

Linux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11. Here's what stood out after I made the move.
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I ditched Windows 11 for Linux — and you should, too

I’ve been Windows-free for the past two weeks and I might never go back. As much as I love laptops, my main computer is my custom desktop gaming PC. I’ve had it running on Windows 10 for years now, ...