How-To Geek on MSN

3 cool and handy Linux apps to try this weekend (January 16-18)

If you've done any basic networking on the Linux terminal, you probably already know the ping command. Its basic function is ...
Liliputing

loss32 is an operating system that combines Win32 apps with a Linux kernel (and other open source software)

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...
CNET

NordVPN Has a Linux GUI App, and Now It May Be My Primary VPN

Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As a writer and editor for over a decade, he has bylines at MakeUseOf, WhistleOut, TechBeacon, DZone, Tech Up Your Life, and Electromaker. When ...
The Register on MSN

Wine 11 runs Windows apps in Linux and macOS better than ever

Transparently runs 16, 32, and 64-bit Windows apps, but still doesn't use the Microsoft store. The latest version of the Wine ...

This free tool gives you one easy way to install apps on Linux and Mac - here's how

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

This lightweight distro loaded with apps is not your father's GNU/Linux - here's why

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.
Android Authority

Android's Linux Terminal app is now widely available on Pixels, and here's how to get it

The Android Linux Terminal app is now widely available for Pixel users running the March 2025 update. The Debian-based environment allows users to carry a fully fledged Linux instance with them, ...