Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and ...

The Microsoft Store version of WSL is now the default experience on Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Looking to use WSL on your Windows PC? These are the distros you'll want to use. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While WSL is ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its “preview” label ...

I've used one Linux desktop or the other for decades now. But, I'm a Unix and Linux expert. For most people who just want a desktop and its applications to just work -- thank you very much -- the ...