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Can You Dual Boot Windows 10 and SteamOS on a PC?

SteamOS may be intended for your Steam Deck, but you can check out the Linux-based OS on your PC too.

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VirtualBox vs. VMware Player: The Best Virtual Machine for Windows

Which virtual machine software should you use? VirtualBox and VMware Player are two of the best options, so how do you choose between them?

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The 9 Smallest Linux Distros That Are Super Lightweight

Strapped for hard disk space? Install one of these lightweight Linux distros to make your PC usable again.

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The 11 Best iOS Features That Android Still Doesn't Have

Torn between an iPhone or Android device? Here are the best iOS features that you still can't get on Android.

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The 11 Best Raspberry Pi Operating Systems for Different Uses

You don’t have to stick to the official Raspberry Pi OS on your single-board computer. There are lots of OS options for different use cases.

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The 11 Best Debian-Based Linux Distributions

Love Debian but want an alternative better suited to your needs? Here's a list of the best Debian-based Linux distros for you to try.

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OpenBSD vs. FreeBSD: What Is the Difference, Which Is Best?

Confused whether to choose OpenBSD or FreeBSD for your next project? We compare the two popular BSD-based operating systems.

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15 Linux Distros That Still Support 32-Bit Architecture

Want a reliable Linux distribution for your 32-bit system? These distros with 32-bit support will empower your older machine.

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7 Linux Smartphone Operating Systems to Install on Your Device

Want to replace Android on your phone? Try out these Linux mobile operating systems for smartphones and tablets.

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The 8 Best GNOME-Based Linux Distros

Want a Linux distro that ships with GNOME as the default desktop environment? Well, you've got plenty to choose from.

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How to Install Multiple Bootable Operating Systems on a USB Stick

Want to install and/or run multiple operating systems from a single bootable USB stick? You can with these tools.

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The 6 Best Linux Distros for Network Engineers

Linux-powered OSes are fantastic for network-related tasks, but out of thousands of available Linux distros, which one should you choose?

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8 Things You Need to Know Before Switching From Windows to Ubuntu

Switching to a new operating system can be both exciting and troubling. Here's what you should know before making the switch from Windows to Ubuntu.

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Ubuntu Desktop vs. Ubuntu Server: What's the Difference?

Unsure whether to choose Ubuntu Desktop or Ubuntu Server? Here's what you need to know.

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The 9 Best Live USB Linux Distros You Can Use on the Go

Live USB distros are portable and can be used on any machine with a USB drive. Here are some of the best Linux distros you can run from a USB.

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The Top 7 Linux Server Distros for Enterprises and Small Businesses

Here are some of the best free and paid Linux distributions perfect for small businesses and enterprises.

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It's Official: This Version of Windows 10 Is the Last Version of Windows 10

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10 (22H2) is the last version. And support for Windows 10 will end completely in 2025.

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6 Reasons to Run Windows 11 on Your Mac

Not sure if it's worth installing Windows 11 on your Mac? We've listed out some benefits to help you decide.

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The 10 Best Linux Distros for Developers

Ready to start development on an open-source operating system? Here are the best Linux distros for programming.

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12 New Linux Distros That Launched in 2022

Hundreds of new Linux distros spawn each year, with many becoming the norm among the community. Here are some distros that were released in 2022.

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