Googlebook OS features a built-in Linux environment, and getting Linux apps up and running is simple.

If spreadsheets are your thing, but Microsoft Office isn't, you might want to give the open-source clone, GridCraft, a try.

If you make presentations and need MS PowerPoint, but Linux is your OS of choice, this free option is for you.

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A new startup called Starling is using AI to help it build a full desktop Linux environment, office productivity apps, and ...

These Linux apps can help you focus, take breaks, track your time, and build healthier work habits without chasing productivity all day.

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

A well-known solution for this has been Bottles, which lets you create isolated, single-use environments for each Windows app, with different Wine versions and configuration options. But Steam can do ...