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I tried running Windows apps on Linux with Wine, but virtualization is still better

I've been on a bit of a kick lately, trying to run Windows apps on Linux through novel solutions like WinApps and WinBoat. These tools rely on virtualization and FreeRDP to bring full Windows apps to ...
Linux Journal

Wine 10.19 Released: Game Changing Support for Windows Reparse Points on Linux

If you use Linux and occasionally run Windows applications, whether via native Wine or through gaming layers like Proton, you’ll appreciate what just dropped in Wine 10.19. Released November 14 2025, ...
XDA Developers

Wine 11 rewrites how Linux runs Windows games at the kernel level, and the speed gains are massive

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...
XDA Developers

I tried running Windows apps on Linux with Wine, but virtualization is still better

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...