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I Trust These Open-Source Apps for All My Screenshot Needs on Linux

Taking screenshots on Linux becomes effortless with these tools.

Tux, the Linux mascot, holding an Apple logo with macOS-like Linux distros in the background.
Here's How I Made Linux Feel More Like macOS Using KDE Plasma

A step-by-step guide on how to make KDE Plasma look and feel like macOS.

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LibreOffice Just Added 14 Calc Functions and Dropped Windows 7

It includes an entire "array" of new functions for arrays.

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I Love Showing People These Underrated KDE Plasma Features

Unlock the hidden potential of your KDE Plasma desktop.

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10 Best Free Open-Source Tools for Students

Opting for free software doesn't mean missing out on features.

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I Tested 9 Arch-Based Linux Distros, Here's How I Rank Them

I've run Arch nine different ways, BTW.

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Raspberry Pi's New Official Touchscreen Is Smaller and Less Expensive

This touch screen is even smaller than the last one.

3D illustration of Tux, the Linux penguin mascot, depicted as an elderly figure with a white beard, glasses, and a cane, standing in front of a display showcasing some Linux distros.
These Are the 7 Oldest Linux Distros Still Being Developed

Can you guess what they are?

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6 Networking Uses for the Linux nc Command

It has more in its arsenal than you think.

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Terminal window showing the manual page for the Mutt email client on Linux
How to Add Terminal Completion to Your Command Line Apps

You complete me.

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2026 Will Be The Year of the Linux Gamer

Preventing thousands of decent PCs from upgrading to Windows 11 definitely won't help Windows.

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I Run a Full Linux Desktop in Docker Just Because I Can

It can provide benefits like remote access, disposable sandboxes, and dedicated workspace.

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These Linux Distros Look Like Your Favorite Retro Windows OS

It's time to relive your computing past.

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Linux Is Great for College Students, Even Non-CS Majors

You can tackle college and beyond with Linux.

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The New Linux Mint, Home Assistant Hardware, and More: News Roundup

Everything you may have missed from the past week.

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Bored on Linux? Try These 7 Open Source Ports of Classic Games

The best part is, they're all free.

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VirtualBox 7.2 Finally adds Full ARM-on-ARM Virtualization

Make virtual machines on your Apple Silicon Mac or ARM Windows PC.

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3 Neat Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (Aug 15-17)

Open source tools for streaming, magnification, and task management.

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Tux, the Linux mascot, with a gamepad on the right side and some screens in the background.
What Linux Gamers Still Can’t Do (and Why)

So close, yet so far.

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Why You’ll Never Stop Breaking Your Linux Install (and Why That’s Fine)

Maybe one day you'll have a Linux installation that doesn't end in a system wipe and a clean reinstall, but that day is not today.

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