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5 Linux tools that made me stop using Windows utilities

One of the perks of running Windows Subsystem for Linux is that it allows me to use Linux tools on Windows. There are several default Windows utilities for which Linux has much better alternatives, so ...
Liliputing

Run Linux apps on Windows 95 with Windows 9x subsystem for Linux

Microsoft introduced a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with Windows 10. Initially it allowed you to run command line Linux ...
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 ...
Linux Journal

Leveraging modprobe and lsmod for Effective Linux System Management

Linux, renowned for its robustness and flexibility, owes much of its adaptability to kernel modules. These modules are critical components that extend the kernel’s capabilities without requiring a ...
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Microsoft adds Linux-style window controls in PowerToys update

Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.99.0, introducing two new utilities—Grab and Move and Power Display—alongside extensive ...