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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. Very modern looking! The Good: The best…
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The Best Linux Distros for Beginners
In this article, I want to explore the three best Linux distributions for beginners, and which ones should be avoided. I wrote a VERY long article with detailed reviews, but instead of posting that, I’ll provide a summary. Unfortunately, you’ll often find very bad advice on the internet about switching from Windows to Linux. It…
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Things I Wish I’d Known When I Switched to Linux
In this article, I want to help you get started with Linux when switching from Windows. I’ll share some of the things I’ve learned in my transition from one OS to another. Consequently, the following is a hodgepodge of topics that I wish I’d known when I first began this journey. Get Help First, if…
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How to Switch from Windows to Linux
How to Switch from Windows to Linux Are you thinking about switching from Windows to Linux? More people are making the switch every year. Before 2020, Linux was running on about 1.6% of desktops. As of August 2024, that number has jumped to 4.55%. That’s still not a huge market share, but it’s a huge amount…
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Beginning Your Privacy Journey
Privacy in the Age of AI & Mass Surveillance In this article, I’ll be sharing my story about the steps I took to increase my digital privacy and security in this age of AI and mass surveillance. I don’t have an air-tight argument on why everyone should care about privacy as much as I do.…