XDA Developers on MSN

Microsoft says your PC can't run Windows 11, but these Linux distros run better on it anyway

Discover the Linux distros that offers a familiar Windows-like experience and don't make thing more complicated.
XDA Developers on MSN

MX Linux 25 may be the best distro for old PCs that nobody talks about

If you have an old laptop you're not ready to throw away yet, MX Linux may just be the best way to give it a new life.
Windows Central

WINUX: The Linux Distro Giving Windows 11 Users a Familiar Experience Without Red Tape

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 10 next month. If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, you might want to consider this Windows-inspired Linux distro. When you purchase through links on our ...
Linux Journal

Linux Distros Designed for Former Windows Users Are Picking Up Steam

For years, Windows users frustrated with constant changes, aggressive updates, and growing system bloat have flirted with switching to Linux. But 2025 marks a noticeable shift: a new generation of ...
Windows Central

A Microsoft engineer made a Linux distro that's like a comfort blanket to ex-Windows users — I finally tried it, and I'm surprised how good it is

AnduinOS is the brainchild of Anduin Xue, a software engineer at the company famous for not building Linux distros. It's not Windows, but it has that familiarity. When you purchase through links on ...
Linux Journal

Windows 11 Powers Up WSL: How GPU Acceleration & Kernel Upgrades Change the Game

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has gradually become one of Microsoft’s key bridges for developers, data scientists, and power users who need Linux compatibility without leaving the Windows ...