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VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Explore the unexpected benefits of X11 that are making Linux users hesitant to embrace the new Wayland technology.

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TL;DR: Windows 11 initially led the market with 58.18% share in October 2025 but declined to 50.7% by December, while Windows 10's share rose to 44.6%. This shift reflects millions of users amid ...

The takeaway: As numerous controversies and Microsoft's relentless push for generative AI damage Windows 11's reputation, Linux continues to make strides in performance and compatibility. Handheld PCs ...

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer Your email has been sent Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to ...

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