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Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux
By Robert Carnevale published
Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux.

How to set up a Windows 10 and 11 virtual machine on Linux
By Richard Devine published
With a virtual machine, you can dabble in all kinds of alternative operating systems, like installing Windows 10 inside Linux. Here's how.

Wine 7.0 adds support for the best GPUs from AMD and includes over 9,100 changes
By Sean Endicott last updated
With over 9,100 changes and improvements, Wine 7.0 should deliver its best experience yet when running Windows apps and games on Linux.

Can Linux steal the desktop PC crown from Windows? Experts weigh in.
By Robert Carnevale published
Everyone's favorite penguin isn't done waddling forward.

How to install Linux Mint on WSL for Windows 10 and 11
By Richard Devine published
Minty fresh Linux Mint is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

New backdoor malware goes after Linux, Windows, and Mac
By Robert Carnevale published
It doesn't matter what OS you run on. Whatever it is, backdoor SysJoker is coming for it.

How to install Manjaro on WSL for Windows 10 and 11
By Richard Devine published
WSLjaro Manjaro is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

How to install Ubuntu 21.10 on WSL for Windows 10 and 11
By Richard Devine last updated
The Microsoft Store doesn't have the latest version of Ubuntu for WSL, but that doesn't mean you can't install it yourself.
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