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Jordan Gloor-Senior Editor

Jordan Gloor

Senior Editor

Contributor Since January, 2012
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Linux, Wifi & Routers, Raspberry Pi
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About Jordan Gloor

Jordan started writing technology guides in 2020, but his technology and writing experience extends far and wide. As a kid, he learned object scripting through the MS-DOS game engine ZZT, and he later taught himself the basics of Python programming. He's repaired his own smartphones, hosted home cloud servers, and revived old computers with Linux.


Prior to getting started at How-To Geek, Jordan published articles for MakeUseOf about Linux commands, free and open-source software, and online privacy. Beyond technology, he's also professionally written on agriculture business for Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, edited proposals for non-profits, and presented at a writer's conference on superheroes and culture.


Jordan earned a bachelor of arts in English in 2016, and he's coached college students on writing effectively and utilizing education technology. He also wrote and edited product descriptions for an e-commerce store for four years.


These days you'll find Jordan hosting movie streaming simulcasts with his friends over Discord, building VR-ready gaming PCs, or reviewing the latest Wi-Fi routers. You can follow him on Mastodon.

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Two computer screens showing Garuda Linux desktops.
Garuda Linux Is Revamping Its Hardware Support
Open Source

Some legacy hardware isn't going to get drivers out-of-the-box anymore.

White steam logo on a gray background.
You Can Play Steam Games on RISC-V Processors Now
Open Source

It joins a growing list of software that you can run on the open computing platform.

An Asustor NAS with one hard drive pulled partially out of the bay.
3 Self-Hosted Services I'm Running in My Homelab and Use Every Day
Linux

Plus, which ones I'm looking to try next.

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Applications on the Kubuntu Focus Ir16 (Gen 2) Linux laptop.
Recording Your Screen on Linux Is Easy With This App
Linux

It can even save your recordings as GIFs.

A screenshot showing Linux Mint desktop.
Linux Mint 22.2 Is Going to Work Better on New PCs
Linux

Plus, a new version of LMDE is coming.

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Bazzite desktop on a TV screen.
What Is Bazzite? Hands-On With the SteamOS Alternative
Open Source

Let's take a crystal-clear look at this Linux distribution for gamers.

The Clipboard manager in KDE Plasma on a computer screen.
KDE Plasma Kicks Windows 11's Butt With This One Feature
Open Source

I'm talking about Klipper—not to be confused with Clippy.

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A person's hand holding a Sabrent external SSD drive in front of a Linux laptop.
I Use This 17-Year Old Linux App to Easily Back Up My Files
Backup & Recovery

Here's how you can go "Back in Time" to find your files.

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The Netgear Nighthawk RAX300 router on a bookshelf.
I Gave This Netgear Router a 9/10, and It's on Sale for Prime Day
Web

Is it a bird? Is it a bat? No, it's router on sale for Prime Day.

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The Geany logo over a Geany IDE window.
Open Source IDE Geany Just Got Updated With New Features
Open Source

Several new filetypes are now supported, and you can search more outputs and menus now.

An Intel i486 SX (80486SX) processor from 1989 in a socket on a motherboard.
Linux Is Dropping Certain PCs, Here's How to Find Out If Yours Is Included
Computer Hardware

Somehow still rocking an i486 or i586 processor? Its days are numbered.

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The refreshed System76 Meerkat mini PC on a blue background.
The System76 'Meerkat' Mini PC Now Has More Affordable Options
Mini PC

Go small on your Linux PC and in price, too.

A mini PC with a Steam Controller and a Gamecube in an entertainment center.
I Turned a Mini PC Into a Steam Console With Linux
Mini PC

It turns out Bazzite is useful for more than just handhelds.

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Some mini PCs side by side with the Linux mascot above them.
5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project
Mini PC

Small device, big kernel.

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A Geekom mini PC plugged in and powered on.-1
This Checklist Saved Me From Being Scammed By a Mini PC Reseller
Mini PC

This eBay purchase ended up having a surprise in store.

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A laptop screen showing Fedora Linux 42 with a terminal open.
Fedora Linux Won't Kill 32-Bit Software, for Now
Linux

Fans of Bazzite will be relieved to hear this.

Lenovo ThinkCenter Neo 50q QC Mini PC on the Lenovo IdeaCenter Mini PC at CES 2025.
Mini PC Week 2025: How-To Geek Goes Big on Tiny Computers
Mini PC

We're celebrating a small but powerful sub-genre of PCs.

Applications on the Kubuntu Focus Ir16 (Gen 2) Linux laptop.
4 Obscure Linux Apps I Use All the Time
Apps & Web Apps

From VR to hot tea, these apps cover some of my more niche interests.

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Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular Oriole' wallpaper with the Ubuntu logo surrounding the image.
Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular Oriole' Support Is About to End
Ubuntu

If you haven't yet, it's almost time to join this bird migration.

KDE Plasma logo in the center with some Linux distro interfaces in the background.
KDE Plasma 6.4 Is Out Now With Colorful New Features
Open Source

You'll be seeing some new buttons in the Settings menu and the Disks & Devices widget, too.

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