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Mini PC with three screens behind it displaying logos of some Linux distributions.
These Are the Best Linux Distros to Install on a Mini PC

Don't settle for compromise.

Desktop computer displaying the Xfce Linux desktop environment, set on a clean desk with a keyboard, mouse, mug, notebook, pens, sunglasses, and a potted plant.
5 Reasons Xfce Is My Favorite Linux Desktop

Somtimes, a simple desktop is better.

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Some mini PCs side by side with the Linux mascot above them.
5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project

Small device, big kernel.

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Some USB sticks with warning signs hovering above them and several trash bin icons around.
Why I'll Never Plug in a Random USB Drive Again—and You Shouldn't Either
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Plug and play shouldn't feel more like plug and pray.

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Illustration of the Linux mascot peeking out from behind a panel showing different Linux distribution logos.
5 More Beginner-Friendly Linux Distros

Get started with Linux the easy way.

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Screenshot of the Zellij terminal interface on a blue and green background, with the Zellij logo displayed at the top.
This Terminal Multiplexer Is So Much Better for Beginners Than Tmux

It's easy to learn with zero configuration.

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A laptop displaying the Qubes OS logo, with a background of abstract cube patterns in shades of blue. In the bottom right corner is a red, no-entry sign.
7 Reasons Why Qubes Is the Wrong Linux Distro for You

It's technical and requires sacrifices.

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A tented Dell laptop with a controller hooked up to a TV.
This Trick Boosts My Laptop's Performance When Using an External Monitor

Unfortunately, there's no s’mores around the laptop tent.

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Illustration of the Linux mascot peeking out from behind a panel showing various Linux distributions.
These Linux Distros Are the Best for Beginners to Start With

Ready to explore Linux?

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Applications on the Kubuntu Focus Ir16 (Gen 2) Linux laptop.
4 Obscure Linux Apps I Use All the Time

From VR to hot tea, these apps cover some of my more niche interests.

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A laptop seen from the front running AntiX, with two other distros in the background.
5 More Lightweight Linux Distros That Go Easy on Your Old Windows PC

Your old Windows machine is ready for its second act.

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KDE Plasma logo in the center with some Linux distro interfaces in the background.
KDE Plasma 6.4 Is Out Now With Colorful New Features

You'll be seeing some new buttons in the Settings menu and the Disks & Devices widget, too.

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the word api written in cubes
Make Your First Web App Amazing With These 10 Core Web APIs

Don’t worry, be API.

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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.
Why I Love My New Linux Window Manager

It's quick, lean, and simple.

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Arch Linux logo with some distros in the background.
The 5 Easiest Arch Linux Distros to Get Started With

Now you too can use Arch, btw!

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SteelSeries mouse pad on a desk with LED lighting.
This XXL SteelSeries Mouse Pad Is Only $20 Right Now

A big gaming mouse pad with a big discount.

Apple AirPods Pro in an engraved case, a Razer Viper V3 Pro wireless mouse, and a Keychron K2 HE wireless magnetic keyboard on a table.
I'll Never Go Back to the Wired Versions of These 7 Gadgets

This is me living my best wireless life.

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terminal opened on a laptop running Ubuntu
These Are My Favorite 15 Ubuntu Linux Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost your Ubuntu experience with essential keyboard shortcuts for faster app switching, terminal use, window management, and system control.

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The Start Menu on Windows 11.
Keep Windows 11 in Top Shape by Scheduling This Weekly Action

To apply updates and any other changes.

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A laptop seen from the front running Linux Lite, with two other distros in the background.
These 5 Lightweight Linux Distros Go Easy on Your Old Windows PC

It’s time to give your old computer a Linux makeover.

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