XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11's sudo command is more useful than PowerShell's run as administrator ever was

Windows 11's sudo command revolutionizes elevated permissions, making PowerShell's 'Run as Administrator' method obsolete.
ZDNet

Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

It took Microsoft long enough, but the company has finally open-sourced its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) code. The announcement was made at the Build 2025 developer conference, closing a nearly ...
XDA Developers on MSN

The most underrated Windows feature is the built-in OpenSSH server

Windows can now behave like a Linux machine.
ZDNet

The end of Windows 10 has been a boon for one particular Linux distro - and I'm not surprised

Windows 10 support has ended. Some Linux distributions have seen record downloads. It's time to consider making the switch from Windows to Linux. Support for Windows 10 ended just a few days ago, ...
PC World

The best Linux software for Windows switchers

Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open-source

Developers will be able to download the WSL code and build it from source to help with fixes or features. Developers will be able to download the WSL code and build it from source to help with fixes ...
InfoWorld

Building for Linux and Android on Windows

Microsoft has long intended to make Windows the place for developers. Its intention is shown in both software and hardware as the company aims to deliver tools that make it possible to build code ...