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I tried running Windows apps on Linux with Wine, but virtualization is still better

I've been on a bit of a kick lately, trying to run Windows apps on Linux through novel solutions like WinApps and WinBoat. These tools rely on virtualization and FreeRDP to bring full Windows apps to ...
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With Wine 10 update, run your Windows app on Linux better than ever

Some days, you really need to run a Windows-only program, even if you're a die-hard Linux user -- like yours truly. For those times, I often turn to Wine (formerly an acronym for "Wine Is Not an ...
Virtualization Review

Windows 10 Resurrection with ChromeOS Flex: Linux Apps and Shared Folders

In my last two articles, I explored using ChromeOS Flex as an OS replacement on a decade-old, dual-core laptop running Windows 10, as Windows 10 will soon reach its end of life (EOL). I found that it ...
TweakTown

90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...
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5 Things Linux Can Do That Windows 11 Can't

With experiences in Microsoft's Windows being less than stellar, people are looking for alternatives, and many have discovered Linux. It's not just that Windows 11 is a broken mess and Microsoft has ...

WSL graphics driver update brings better GPU support for Linux apps

Running Linux virtualized on Windows is set to speed up slightly, and so is running Windows apps on top of 64-bit Linux and ...