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5 best Windows-like Linux desktop environments for a familiar look and feel

Now, Cinnamon is the flagship desktop environment of Linux Mint, which is generally the best distro for experiencing it.

I'm a Windows expert — here are the 7 key things you should check on a new gaming PC

On the left-side nav menu, choose "Change resolution" under the Display category. Make sure the correct monitor is selected ...

10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

LibreOffice is free to download and install for Windows.
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Still Using Windows 10? Here Are 10 Big Reasons You Should Upgrade Now

Now that Microsoft has officially ended Windows 10 support, upgrading to Windows 11 simply makes sense. And trust me—once you ...

Did Microsoft do anything right in 2025? Wins, fails, and WTF moments

We continue our annual tradition of looking back at Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments: its victories, failures, and ...

16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update

The December update for Windows 11 will be huge. 16 new functions are to be included, including both visual changes and completely new features. It's all in there.

The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep

A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.