Virtualbox is one of the more user-friendly tools when it comes to setting up virtual machines, but let's walk you through your first time.

If you're looking to jump from Windows 10 to Linux, and you have specific apps you need to use that aren't available on the open-source platform, here's how to get around that.

Install VirtualBox and optionally the VirtualBox Extension Pack for additional features. Create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, allocate resources, and install Linux using a downloaded ISO file.

VMware offers a very comprehensive selection of virtualization products, with Fusion for the Apple Mac and Workstation for the PC. Despite the name difference, these two products offer effectively the ...