How-To Geek on MSN

Why desktop Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it

The small but mighty Linux desktop.
PCMag on MSNOpinion

I replaced Windows 11 with Linux Mint. Here are 7 things it does much better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.
TweakTown

Windows 11 haters get excited as GOG says 'Linux is the next major frontier' for Galaxy client

A job advert posted by GOG observes that its Galaxy desktop app is on Windows and macOS, but that 'Linux is the next major ...
ZDNet

5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularity

For years now, the most popular end-user operating worldwide has been Linux. Or, to be more precise, it's Android. According to the Irish analysis site Statcounter's most recent numbers, Android had ...
Hackaday

This Unlikely Microsoft Prediction Might Just Hit The Mark

It’s fair to say that there are many people in our community who just love to dunk on Microsoft Windows. It’s an easy win, after all, the dominant player in the PC operating system ...

Windows 8 lives again on Linux, and I'm just as confused by it as you

Windows 8 lives again on Linux, and I'm just as confused by it as you ...
Windows Report

Zorin OS 18 Sees Massive Windows Migration Amid Rising Hardware Requirements

Zorin OS 18 downloads surge as Windows users look for Linux alternatives amid Copilot fatigue and rising Windows 11 system demands.

This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

NexPhone wants one handset to cover Android, Debian Linux, and a Windows 11 cloud PC workflow. The idea hinges on docking, but the Windows service details still aren’t pinned down.

This smartphone runs Android, Linux, and even Windows 11

For smartphone users looking for a desktop replacement, the NexPhone wants to offer a choice of three popular operating systems. In addition to desktop support for Android, Linux Debian, and Windows ...