ZDNET's key takeaways If you're looking to move from Windows, you have options.Zorin OS and AnduinOS both have the look and feel of Windows.Both of these distributions are free to download and install ...

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Windows 10 still has life left in the tank... if you install the right version. But Microsoft doesn't want you to do it.

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