Tip: For older notebooks with a mechanical 2.5-inch hard drive, the switch to Linux is a great opportunity to replace the old drive with an SSD.

If you're done with Windows 10 or don't want to (or can't) upgrade to Windows 11, install Linux instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.

Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux.

With Windows 10 nearing the end of its life, you might be thinking about switching to Linux. Here are a few things you should know about security.

Discover the surprising reasons behind this Windows user's switch from NixOS to Mint Linux. Uncover the challenges and benefits that led to the change.

Learn how to connect Windows 10 or 11 to Linux Samba shares, with step-by-step instructions for seamless file sharing and troubleshooting.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.

If you can't find your favorite Windows Subsystem for Linux distribution available in the Microsoft Store, a new program called EasyWSL can convert almost any Linux Docker image into a WSL distro.

Everything you need to switch successfully from Windows to Linux—including hardware, software, and Windows license management.