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4 Linux terminal tricks that make boring jobs weirdly satisfying

Turn those boring chores into small enjoyable moments.

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The 1990s predictions about Linux that aged surprisingly well

From a modest Usenet post to ports across every CPU family, a hobbyist project reshaped computing's foundations.

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Firefox just got a major redesign—here's what new

Compact mode is back along with a fresh interface.

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5 ways Linux breathed new life into my old gaming laptop

Before you recycle that old gaming laptop, you might want to see what mine is doing!

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Alpine Linux open on a laptop.
These 4 tiny Linux distros outperform Ubuntu on low-power hardware

4GB of RAM is more than enough.

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A Beelink SER3 Mini PC held up in front of a screen showing the System Monitor app’s view of memory usage.
Linux swap files just saved my low-RAM PC from obsolescence

Avoid sluggish systems and frozen desktops with a quick-and-easy fix.

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I spent a year on Linux Mint, but I'll never use it again for these reasons

Linux Mint is great for beginners—until it isn't.

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A file with Python code opened in bat file reader in a Linux terminal.
5 essential Linux terminal upgrades that make command-line work actually enjoyable

Modern tools can make the Linux terminal prettier, faster, and smarter.

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I found the ultimate "No Sudo" toolbox for Linux, and it’s a game-changer

Effortlessly deploy 500+ tools to any Linux system with a single curl command. No root, no mess, no fuss.

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I tried Fedora Everything, now I have a Linux desktop without any bloat

Despite the name, Everything can come with almost nothing.

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I finally tried this modern Linux file manager, and it's now my new default

superfile is a terminal-based file manager that looks and functions like graphical file managers.

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Tux mascot jumping from Windows to Linux.
If this is you, you should consider switching to Linux

Are you a Linux user who just doesn't know it yet?

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TinyCore Linux open on a laptop.
How I built a functional Linux system with just 50MB of disk space

It can even browse the web.

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I automated my entire Linux desktop with 4 bash scripts—and reclaimed hours every week

I use simple bash scripts to automate the boring stuff in Linux. Here's what they are and how they work.

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Linux screen with Tux and a Gear icon.
12 things I do right after installing Linux (and you should too)

Don't wait.

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A desktop PC with MX Linux running and Fastfetch showing the MX Logo.
Every distro should steal these 3 easy setup features from MX Linux

It's the little things that matter.

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Stop chasing trendy Linux distros: pick one based on these 5 real problems instead

More software? Newer software? Here's what really matters.

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Qualcomm is officially working on Linux support for X2 ARM laptops

Developers can play with it today, provided they've got the hardware.

Fedora desktop overview showing Bazaar, Gear Lever and Komi Store open side by side.
I replaced Fedora’s slow software manager with these 3 better alternatives

Fedora is a first-class distro that needs a first-class software manager.

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Linux mascot wearing sunglasses and using a laptop, surrounded by floating windows with the i3 Window Manager logo in the background.
Your Linux PC is talking behind your back — here’s how to listen in

No need to be curious. Let’s use these tools to peek into its communication.

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