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How to install Windows CD-ROM games on Linux

Those old CD games that have been sitting on your shelf for eternity? Linux can run them.

Windows 7 and Vista return! Thank this modder’s ready-to-install ISOs

Windows 11’s track record hasn’t been great. Every update seems to cause all kinds of problems, which is why many users would revert to a previous version if they can. Fortunately, it’s now easier ...
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How to Get Windows 10 Extended Security Updates for Free

Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...

How to Easily Switch from Windows 11 to Linux for Gaming Performance Gains

PC play on Linux now supports DLSS, FSR 4.0, and XSS via the December 2025 GE Proton release, so you keep quality without ...

Proton for PC Gaming, a Clear Guide to How It Works, Speed, and Compatibility

Learn how Proton runs Windows titles on Linux by translating DirectX calls into Vulkan, so you can choose games that deliver ...