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Steam Deck software and games explained: What is SteamOS and Proton?
By Ben Wilson published
The Steam Deck is a pocketable gaming PC with big promises, but it doesn't run Windows. Instead, it's SteamOS and something called Proton, but what exactly are they?

Windows Subsystem for Linux version 0.65.1 rolls out to all Insider rings
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft just shipped an update for the Windows Subsystem for Linux that brings the tool to version 0.65.1. All Insiders can install the update, regardless of which Insider ring they are in.

Dell XPS 13 Plus now certified for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
By Sean Endicott published
Dell's XPS 13 Plus will soon ship with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The update brings several improvements, including support for Active Directory.

Proton 7.0-3 update for Steam Deck fixes bugs and improves game compatibility
By Ben Wilson published
Valve updates its Windows compatibility layer to support even more games on the Steam Deck with Proton 7.0-3.

How to reformat an Ext4 drive in Windows 10
By Richard Devine last updated
If you have a drive once used on Linux but wish to regain it for Windows 10, here's how to do it.

The essential WSL commands for PowerShell you need to know
By Richard Devine published
The Windows Subsystem for Linux has a degree of cross-compatibility with PowerShell, as well as being manageable from within your Windows shell.

Linux beats Windows 11 when running on the best CPU from Intel
By Sean Endicott published
An update to the Linux kernel improves the performance of the operating system when running on the latest and great CPU from Intel. Linux even outperforms Windows 11 on the Intel Core i9-12900K.

Oracle Linux 8.5 now available through the Microsoft Store
By Sean Endicott published
Oracle Linux brings containers, virtualization, and more into a single offering, and it’s now available through the Microsoft Store.
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