In the first part of this new series, Jack Wallen explains why you might want to use Linux and how to test drive a distribution without making changes to your Windows computer.
Browsers
How to download a Windows 10 ISO file without using the Media Creation Tool

It is possible to download a Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft without using their tool first, but they don’t make it easy. This how-to shows you the elaborate procedure.
The Demise of White House Market Will Shake Up the Dark Web


The popular marketplace’s closing leaves a big hole in the billion-dollar industry of illegal drugs, credit card and bank fraud, forged documents, and more.
Cloudflare Isn’t Liable for Sites That Hawk Counterfeits


A federal judge ruled that the content-delivery service doesn’t “contribute” to copyright infringement.
How to Change Your Web Browser in Windows 11 (It’s Not Easy)

Want to switch to Chrome or Firefox? Not so fast, my friend.
Why Windows 11’s security is such a big deal

Enterprises are worried about exactly the issues that Windows 11 helps with, and the hardware specs mean future security improvements like more app containers.
Developers: The Windows 11 platform is back

With the new Windows 11, Microsoft is all in on “Developers, developers, developers!”
How to Get Google Search Results That Are Actually Useful

Here’s how to cut through the sponsored listings and ads—and get back to the good stuff.
How to Turn Your Favorite Web Apps Into Desktop Apps

Want to access Twitter and Google Chat in a single click? Here’s how to think outside the browser.
You Should Be Using TweetDeck

Even if you wouldn’t call yourself a power user, the Twitter client’s advanced search tools and customizable interface can massively upgrade your feed.