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5 reasons I stopped using Ubuntu

Snap packages on Ubuntu can be bloated and slow. They can waste your storage and seemingly slow down system performance.

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...

This free tool gives you one easy way to install apps on Linux and Mac - here's how

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.
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I put a bullet in Windows and now use Linux – and you can too!

Making the switch to Linux has never been easier, as Microsoft continues to bloat or break Windows 11 on a routine basis.
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How I used Linux KDE Plasma widgets to build a project management dashboard (no apps needed)

Before configuring these widgets, right-click the desktop, go to "Desktop and Wallpaper", and under "Layout", select "Desktop ...
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