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

September 19, 2025 by 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

Linux Lite 7.6 arrives as Windows 10 support nears its end

August 31, 2025 by 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

Stuck on Windows 10? 4MLinux 49 is a lightweight Linux-based alternative

July 31, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
4mlinux 49 stable release

4MLinux 49.0 is stable, bringing updated apps, better mobile support, and new tools that make it a great alternative for Windows 10 users.

Categories Linux Tags 4MLinux, 4MLinux 49.0, GIMP 3.1.2, LibreOffice 25.2, lightweight Linux, Linux distribution, VLC 3.0.21, Windows 10 alternative, Wine 10.11 1 Comment

Liya Linux 2.4 dares Windows 10 users to switch

July 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
liya linux 24 shravya windows 10 alternative

Liya Linux 2.4 Shravya cuts legacy CPU support and adds new performance tools. If you’re done with Windows 10, this lightweight Linux distro is ready for you.

Categories Linux Tags clean install, Linux distro, linux-xanmod, Liya Linux, Open Source, Saanvi, Shravya, Windows 10 alternative, x86_64-v3 Leave a comment

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