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Why AnduinOS Is Worth Your Attention
Introduction: AnduinOS is essentially a de-bloated Ubuntu with tweaks to make it much easier for Windows users coming over to Linux. The developer is a former Microsoft employee. That means he understands the little settings that Windows users are used to and he is a professional software engineer. Fedora and AnduinOS are now my two…
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Three Reasons I Recommend Fedora
After several months of using Fedora, I think it should now be the default recommendation over Ubuntu. There are three reasons I made the switch from Ubuntu: speed, stability, and updates. Speed If you’re coming over to Linux from Windows, even Ubuntu will feel reasonably fast. But for those who have tried lightweight distros like…
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The Rock, Paper, Scissors of Linux Distros
(A Guide for Absolute Beginners) Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of Linux operating systems? You are not alone. Choosing a Linux “distro” (short for distribution) can feel like an impossible choice — it’s a massive ecosystem with numerous options. The truth is, there’s no single “perfect” distro. Each one has its unique strengths and…
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5 Things to Know Before Switching to Linux
Some of us Linux enthusiasts tend to make the switch to Linux sound like a walk in the park. However, after spending countless hours on forums helping Linux newbies, I thought I would offer some honest points that everyone needs to consider before making the jump. There are difficulties ahead. But it’s worth it because…
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How VPNs Help – And Where They Don’t
Introduction You’ve undoubtedly heard the promise from VPN providers that they keep you safe and private online. The reality, however, falls short of the marketing hype. Below is what I’ve learned about what a VPN can realistically achieve for me and, just as importantly, what it cannot. What a VPN Can Do 1. Block Your ISP…
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Technology, Progress, and Tradition
There’s a sentiment in the tech world that newer is inherently better. There are also many people and companies that re-release something, proudly claiming they “started all over and wrote the code from scratch.” When I see such statements, I usually sigh and shake my head. I’m not a programmer. We’ll get that out of…
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Trying Out Ubuntu
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10 Ways to Make Linux More Secure
By default, many of the popular Linux distros are fairly secure out of the box. Here I want to offer ten tips to keep your system running smoothly. Most of these directions are aimed at the everyday Linux user, not the highly technical person who wants to run a customized and hardened version of Arch.…
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Make Mint Look Great in Less than Five Minutes
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Deepin – the Most Beautiful Linux Distro
I recently experimented with Deepin and was impressed. It’s by far the most well-polished Linux distro that I’ve used. Its appearance has hints of macOS, Windows 11, Gnome, and KDE. It, in some ways, takes the best of those things, and makes a new OS out of them. It’s a Chinese-made Linux distro, which surprised…