1. Introduction The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a Microsoft-developed feature enabling users to run a full Linux environment within Windows, without needing a virtual machine or dual-boot configuration. With the release of WSL1 in 2016 for Windows 10 and the redesign to WSL2 in 2019, WSL has grown into a mature, widely adopted…
Upgrading to Windows 11 is not just a matter of cosmetic preference or keeping up with the latest trends, it is a critical and increasingly urgent decision for most users as Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. With evolving threats in cybersecurity, increasing hardware demands from applications, and a broader shift…
IntroductionOver the last decade, Microsoft has steadily shifted Windows toward a more integrated, cloud‑centric platform, emphasizing online identity and centralized services over traditional offline, local authentication. In Windows 11, this transformation is most visible in the contrast between signing in with a Microsoft account versus using a local account, and in Microsoft’s decision to remove…
Sometimes, you run out of space on the C: drive, whether you need more space for programs or for Windows Updates. In this article, we will show you how to increase the size of C: drive without having to reinstall Windows. Before starting, ensure you have a backup of your important data, as any operation…
If you want to have a dual boot system or if you want to segregate your data from the software, you will need another drive or free up space in your current drive. In this article, we will go show you how to free up space in your current drive. You will need a usb…
Sometimes, when you clone a hard drive to a larger hard drive, there is an unused partition after the Windows Recovery Partition. You won’t be able to increase the size of the C drive without moving the Windows Recovery Partition to the end of the drive. In this article, we will give you a detailed,…
This article will show you how to shrink a Windows partition. One reason you would want to shrink the Windows partition is if you want to install another operating system on it for a dual boot system such as Linux. Another reason may be because you want to separate the OS and software from the…
Using dd to copy a Windows installation to a larger drive can work and must be done very carefully, as mistakes can result in data loss or an unbootable system. Be Very Careful: Requirements: Step 1: Boot into a Linux Live Environment Step 2: Identify Source and Destination Drives Use lsblk or fdisk -l to…
Running old programs on Windows 11 can be tricky, especially when dealing with legacy applications from older versions of Windows (such as Windows XP or Windows 7). However, Windows 11 includes a compatibility mode that allows you to run programs as if you were using an older version of Windows. This can resolve many issues…
Using dd to copy a dual-boot hard drive to a smaller drive can be tricky. The dd command copies data bit-by-bit, including the boot sectors, file systems, and partition table. However, it does not handle resizing partitions, so if your target drive is smaller than the source drive, you will need to shrink partitions manually…