There are tons of obscure Linux distributions that are focused on new users who don't want to have to customize, tweak, or bother with a bunch of post-install work. Vinari OS is one of them.

If you’re worried about accidentally breaking your system, Timeshift gives you that safety net. You can try new apps, tweaks, ...

The best virtual machine for Windows Server 2016 lets you smoothly run multiple servers and sandboxed virtual desktops for IT, OT, and security operations. I’ve tested over 30 Type 1 and Type 2 ...

It’s not like switching to Mac or Linux, not by a ... to worry about registering Windows because the license key is linked to the account and it’s easy to reactivate if you make changes to the ...

Cloudy Tactics: In another effort to steer Windows customers toward Azure, Microsoft is offering a new tool that converts virtual machines between two formats. The goal is to help organizations stay ...

As much as I love Linux, there are always one or two apps that I simply have to run under Windows for whatever reason. Sure, you can use wine, Crossover Office, or run Windows in a virtual machine, ...

Microsoft’s move to the cloud-native world means it’s now the custodian of several quite different Linux distributions. Some are internal tools that run deep parts of Azure’s networking infrastructure ...

This project demonstrates my practical ability to set up and configure a Linux operating system—Ubuntu—within a virtualized environment. The task involved downloading the appropriate ISO, setting up a ...

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling between Linux and Windows, wishing you could seamlessly run both without the hassle of dual-booting? For many Linux enthusiasts, the need to access ...

Install Windows 11 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or managing files securely. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...