Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

There are many reasons to switch to Linux, such as security, free software, and data protection. We compare the distributions ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I switched from Windows to Linux and these 4 habits held me back

If you have been a Windows user since the Windows 95 era, you’ve probably developed habits that may be slowing down your ...
TechSpot

Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...
The Verge

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...
PC World

Microsoft is making ‘Ask Copilot’ more prominent in Windows File Explorer

For a while now, it’s been possible to right-click on a file in Windows File Explorer and select the Ask Copilot option, which launches the Copilot app with the file in question as part of the prompt.
Linux Journal

Wine 10.19 Released: Game Changing Support for Windows Reparse Points on Linux

If you use Linux and occasionally run Windows applications, whether via native Wine or through gaming layers like Proton, you’ll appreciate what just dropped in Wine 10.19. Released November 14 2025, ...
VentureBeat

Microsoft remakes Windows for an era of autonomous AI agents

Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its Windows operating system to become what executives call the first "agentic OS," embedding the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents to operate ...
ZDNet

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tested both Windows alternatives, and here's my choice

Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...
The New York Times

Flight Cuts to Be Reduced by Half

Flight cuts: The leaders of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation announced that they would reduce flight restrictions at 40 key airports from 6 percent to 3 percent ...
GamesRadar+

All the main differences between Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and the original novel that you need to know

Streaming Services 6 of the best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (December 8–December 14) Streaming Services 6 new movies and shows to watch ...