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3 more Linux-exclusive apps that are better than their Windows alternatives

Some of the best reasons to use Linux are the apps that never made it to Windows.
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Yes, Linux runs Microsoft's own video game better than Windows

How the turntables.
XDA Developers

Running Windows apps on Linux just changed forever, and I was one of the first to try it

Being able to replace Windows with Linux has been the dream of many, including myself, for a long time. But software ...

My top 5 Linux alternatives to Windows (none of them are Mint)

Linux has been steadily ticking up in popularity this year as more people opt for open-source software. Users are getting ...
How-To Geek

A bloated distro like Omarchy is actually good for Linux newcomers

Almost every Linux user will tell you that bloat is bad — you should go with something minimal so you can customize it to ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I moved away from Ubuntu on bare metal to WSL, and my Windows 11 PC handles my everyday Linux tasks now

WSL is now responsible for my Linux misadventures ...

PHP Vulnerability Response: Are You Only Doing It for Work? A Checklist for Personal Sites and Development Environments

Thank you for your hard work dealing with the recent string of vulnerabilities. It is difficult to stay calm when you have to ...
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Fake Arch Linux AUR packages exploit typos to run malware with root privileges

Arch Linux users who mistyped yay or paru while installing the package helpers from the Arch User Repository (AUR) may have given a stranger root access to their machine. AUR is a popular community ...
How-To Geek

Windows is less frustrating after you spin up these 5 "Linux-exclusive" apps

If you’re looking for a more powerful, free, and open-source alternative to the built-in Windows Photos app, give digiKam a ...
CNN

Can this Virginia county stop Trump’s arch?

A county board in Virginia is suing to stop the construction of President Donald Trump’s “Triumphal arch,” bringing another legal challenge to the controversial 250-foot project. In announcing the ...