Installing Linux distributions using WSL is simple enough. The official Microsoft Store has plenty of distros to choose from, ...

Microsoft included a new Terminal app with the 2022 update of Windows 11, and it quickly became one of my go-to apps. Before ...

Microsoft says that recent Windows 11 security updates are causing VPN networking failures for enterprise users running ...

Recently, I have been spending quite a bit of time working with the Windows Subsystem for Linux in relation to a project that I have been working on. Although I have occasionally dabbled in Linux, it ...

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system. Whether you’re a developer, a system ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is an optional feature that allows you to install and run a Linux distribution and run Linux applications in Windows without dual-booting or installing a ...

At its BUILD 2025 event today Microsoft has announced the open-sourcing of its popular Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which allows you to run Linux within Windows, without the overhead of a ...

Most of the source code for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has now been released on GitHub. Microsoft announced on May 19 that developers and hobbyists can now build WSL from source, explore ...

The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched ...

WSL Kernel also referred to as Windows Subsystem for Linux updates automatically on Windows 11. But if you have paused automatic updates or for a reason WSL didn’t update automatically, you can ...

Microsoft has long intended to make Windows the place for developers. Its intention is shown in both software and hardware as the company aims to deliver tools that make it possible to build code ...