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Zorin OS 18 beta makes switching from Windows to Linux easier than ever

September 19, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Zorin OS 18 beta

Zorin OS 18 beta is now available, bringing a new design, OneDrive support, window tiling, and better app guidance for users switching from Windows 10.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags Linux, Linux desktop, OneDrive, Web Apps, Windows 10 alternative, Zorin, Zorin OS, Zorin OS 18, Zorin OS beta Leave a comment

Steam is finally dropping 32-bit Windows support in 2026 and that’s a good thing

September 19, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Steam 32 bit windows rip

Valve will end Steam client support for 32-bit Windows on January 1, 2026. With only 0.01% of users affected, it’s time to move to 64-bit.

Categories Gaming, Windows Tags 32-bit, 64-bit, hardware survey, operating system, PC gaming, Steam, Steam client, Valve, Windows, Windows 10 Leave a comment

Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS

September 18, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Vivaldi

Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.

Categories Software, Linux, Mac, Windows Tags browser, customization, Linux, macOS, tab bar, tab button, Vivaldi, Vivaldi 7.6, Windows Leave a comment

Consumer Reports calls on Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support as millions face security risk

September 16, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports wants Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support, but the request feels late. Microsoft cannot support Windows forever, and Linux is waiting.

Categories Microsoft, Windows Tags Consumer Reports, Linux, Microsoft, PC security, Satya Nadella, TPM 2.0, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows support 3 Comments

Google launches experimental Windows app with AI search built in

September 17, 2025September 16, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Google ai experiment windows

Google has launched an experimental app for Windows in Labs, giving users instant search across files, apps, Google Drive, and the web with Lens and AI features built in.

Categories Google, Artificial Intelligence, Windows Tags AI Mode, AI search, experimental app, Google, Google Drive, Google Lens, Google Windows app, instant search, Labs, Windows Leave a comment

Calibre 8.10 arrives with smarter tooltips and important fixes

September 6, 2025 Brian Fagioli
calibre

Calibre 8.10 adds customizable tooltips, fixes Kindle and markdown issues, improves audiobook handling, and refreshes news sources.

Categories ebook, Linux, Mac, Open source, Software, Windows Tags audiobook, Calibre, Calibre 8.10, ebook, ebook reader, kindle, Linux, macOS, Windows Leave a comment

Linux Lite 7.6 arrives as Windows 10 support nears its end

August 31, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Linux Lite 7.6

Linux Lite 7.6 is out, and with Windows 10 about to lose support, it’s a timely option for PC owners seeking a free and user-friendly operating system.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags LibreOffice 25.8.1, lightweight Linux, Linux for beginners, Linux Lite, Linux Lite 7.6, Linux Wiki, switch to Linux, Ubuntu 24.04, Windows 10 alternative, Windows 10 end of support Leave a comment

Parallels Desktop 26 brings Windows 11 to macOS Tahoe Macs

August 26, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Parallels 26 A

Parallels Desktop 26 is here with Windows 11 support on macOS Tahoe Macs, plus IT tools and enterprise security upgrades.

Categories Mac, Windows Tags Apple Silicon, enterprise security, IT management, Mac virtualization, macOS Tahoe, Parallels, Parallels Desktop 26, run Windows on Mac, virtual machines, Windows 11 Leave a comment

VirtualBox 7.2 lands with Arm upgrades, Linux 3D boost, and a tidier interface

August 14, 2025 Brian Fagioli

VirtualBox 7.2 delivers major upgrades for Arm and Linux users, a more practical interface, and dozens of bug fixes but not without trade offs.

Categories Linux, Mac, Software, Windows Tags 3D acceleration, kernel 6.17, Linux, macOS, NVMe, Open Source, Oracle, VirtualBox, virtualization, Windows 11 Arm Leave a comment

CrossOver 25.1.0 fixes EA and Ubisoft launchers, improves Microsoft Office on Linux

August 12, 2025 Brian Fagioli
tux gaming windows monitor

The new CrossOver 25.1.0 release fixes launcher and controller issues, improves Steam stability, and enhances Microsoft Office support on Linux.

Categories Linux, Mac, Windows Tags 8BitDo, CodeWeavers, CrossOver 25.1.0, EA launcher, Linux, Office 365, Steam, Ubisoft launcher, Xbox controller Leave a comment
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