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Forget Linux Mint — this is the Windows alternative you need

I’ve used Windows 10 for years, and with Microsoft pulling the plug on it, several machines like my 2015 HP EliteBook 850 G2 will be left behind. These systems aren’t bad, but simply don’t meet the ...

I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS

I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS ...

Why Valve’s Steam OS is Quietly Replacing Windows on Gaming PCs

Discover how Valve's long-term Linux gaming vision is taking shape in 2026 with new SteamOS desktops and innovative community ...

Its Time to Ditch Windows for Valve’s Lightweight SteamOS Gaming Platform

The official release of SteamOS for desktop PCs offers a stable Windows alternative for gaming, specifically optimized for ...
Linux Journal

From Windows to Freedom: How Zorin OS Eases the Transition to Linux

In today's digital landscape, where privacy, customization, and performance are paramount, many Windows users are exploring alternatives. Linux, long regarded as a powerful yet complex option, has ...
SlashGear

Is There A Good Windows 11 Alternative For Gamers?

For as long as PC gaming has existed, it has been more or less synonymous with Windows. Due to its chokehold on the market, nearly every title eventually makes its way to Microsoft's operating system ...
ZDNet

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tested both Windows alternatives, and here's my choice

Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...
Digital Trends

A new Windows alternative could launch on PCs later this year

After a rough few years in the U.S., Huawei has turned to developing its own operating system for PCs — and it may finally be arriving later this year. HarmonyOS, as it’s called, has already been in ...