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These 5 Reasons People Hate Linux Are Exactly Why I Love It

It's all a matter of perspective!

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A computer keyboard with an orange RSS key in place of the Enter key.
How I Self-Host My Own RSS News Feed on a Raspberry Pi

Yes, I actually did something with my Raspberry Pi.

A NAS server surrounded by domain names.
Why Your Homelab Needs a Domain

Stop memorizing IPs like a caveman.

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These 4 Linux Commands Show You the Path of an Executable File

Learn how to find executable paths in Linux using which, whereis, type -a, and command -v commands with clear examples and syntax.

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Linux Is Getting Better on Apple Silicon Macs

The Asahi Linux team is upstreaming an important graphical driver component for M1 and M2 Mac computers.

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Linux Wouldn't Recognize My Windows Partitions. Here's How I Solved It

Can’t access your Windows drive from Linux? Here’s how to troubleshoot errors.

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Linux mascot using a laptop with some multiplexer terminals around it.
Terminal Multiplexers Explained, and Why You'd Use One

Keep your SSH sessions going and going.

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Steam Deck OLED in its case with the left joystick in focus.
Why I Want a Steam Deck Mini

Steam Deck, but pocket-friendly.

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Tux, the Linux mascot, with a gamepad on the right side and some screens in the background.
Linux Kernel 6.15 Is Adding Support for These Game Controllers

It's mostly Xbox controllers getting attention with this driver patch.

A desktop under a desk with some Plasma windows, and in the background, the default Plasma wallpaper split between light and dark.
I Wish I'd Found This Hidden KDE Plasma Feature Sooner

This little gem will really let you hit the ground "running" with your Linux PC.

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Linux mascot sitting next to a laptop with a security shield beside it.
5 Things I Do on Linux to Make It More Secure

Because Linux might be safer, but not invulnerable.

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A screen displaying the GNOME logo and several Linux distros, with a geometric pattern in the background.
Why I Prefer GNOME for My Linux Desktop

GNOME might simple, but it’s great for power users.

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These 5 Distros Show How Customizable Linux Really Is

Linux lets you bend it to your will.

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Synology DiskStation NAS box with applications.
6 Ways I'm Using My NAS

It's a great little server.

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A laptop with a bar graph and the Linux mascot running above it, with some Linux distros blurred in the background.
These Are My Top 6 Linux Distros for Running a Server

Yes! You can set up your own Linux server. Here's how!

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Konsole Terminal open on the Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Linux laptop.
This Linux Tool Makes Terminal Recording Easy

No need for full-fledged screen recorders.

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A laptop on a rock in the snow, running Obarun Linux, with the Obarun logo behind and blurred penguins in the background.
This Arch Linux Variant Takes a Unique Approach to Processes

A refuge for systemd holdouts?

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The Galaxy S25 Gets Edgy, and RIP Skype: Weekly Roundup

Everything you may have missed from the last week.

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5 Windows Features I Hope Linux Never Copies

Sometimes, missing features are a good thing.

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A laptop screen showing Fedora Linux 42 with a terminal open.
7 Reasons Fedora Might Be a Better Windows Replacement Than Linux Mint

Fedora might just change your mind about Mint!

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