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Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and risky software without affecting your system.

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft ...

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Hackers are targeting developers by exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2025-11953 in the Metro server for React Native to deliver malicious payloads for Windows and Linux. On Windows, an ...

TL;DR: NVIDIA has launched a native GeForce NOW app for Linux (Ubuntu 24.04+), offering up to 5K 120 FPS cloud gaming powered by the GeForce RTX 5080. The platform supports DLSS 4, Reflex, and G-Sync, ...

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends Your email has been sent If your older PC is suddenly feeling unloved by Microsoft, you’re not alone ...

Zorin OS is a Linux distribution (commonly known as distros) that can make Windows users feel more at home. A recent announcement from the developers reveals that Zorin OS 18 has enjoyed two million ...

December has only just started, and Microsoft is already busy with the latest set of broken Windows reports, the hangover from the end of Windows 10 and the slow uptake for its replacement. Now the ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

Facepalm: Mainstream support for Windows 10 has officially ended, but users can still receive free security updates for one more year. However, some installations will now require a critical servicing ...