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David Delony-Contributor

David Delony

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Contributor Since August, 2024
Qualifications BA, communication, California State University, East Bay
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Linux & macOS Terminal, Open Source, Productivity
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About David Delony

David has been lifelong fan of technology who loves putting his passion into words.

A journalist by training, he discovered the power of Unix-like operating systems when learning how to edit video on macOS, back when it was still called Mac OS X, in the mid-2000s.

A lover of retrocomputing, he appreciates the vast history of Unix that Linux continues today. 

David holds a BA in communication from California State University East Bay. His writing has appeared in Techopedia, TMCnet, The Motley Fool blog network, and HTG's sister publication MUO, among others.

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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
Desktop

Somtimes, a simple desktop is better.

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Illustration of the Linux mascot Tux with a surprised expression, emerging from the center of a broken terminal window, surrounded by warning icons, and 'broken' written in neon text.
How I Use the Linux Terminal Without Destroying My OS
Linux & macOS Terminal

Be careful running commands to keep your system ship-shape.

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Konsole Terminal open on the Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Linux laptop.
This Advanced Linux Skill Lets You Zip Through the Command Line
Linux & macOS Terminal

Edit and re-run terminal commands like a pro.

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A linux terminal open on a laptop running Ubuntu
I Install These Linux Terminal Apps on Every System
Linux & macOS Terminal

I make my terminal my own.

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Linux mascot with an infinity symbol around it.
What Are Rolling Release Linux Distros? Continuous Updates Explained
Linux & macOS Terminal

Install these distros once and keep on rolling with updates.

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9 Open Source Operating Systems That Aren't Linux
Open Source

Want something different from the same old Linux distros? Try one of these OSes.

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HelenOS logo on a laptop screen with the system interface blurred beside it.
This Alternative Operating System Is Keeping Retro Computing Alive
Open Source

HelenOS looks retro but hides some modern ideas under the hood.

systemd logo and the Linux mascot using a laptop in front.
Why I'm Sticking With systemd-based Linux Distros
Linux & macOS Terminal

How I learned to stop worrying and love systemd.

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TI-84+ Graphing Calculator
How I Use Python as a Free Graphing Calculator
Programming

Who needs an overpriced and underfeatured graphing calculator?

Linux mascot using a laptop with some multiplexer terminals around it.
Terminal Multiplexers Explained, and Why You'd Use One
Linux & macOS Terminal

Keep your SSH sessions going and going.

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A laptop on a rock in the snow, running Obarun Linux, with the Obarun logo behind and blurred penguins in the background.
This Arch Linux Variant Takes a Unique Approach to Processes
Open Source

A refuge for systemd holdouts?

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EXE GNU/Linux logo on a laptop screen, with a pixelated natural landscape in the background and a retro visual effect.
A Look at EXE: The Live Retro-Style Devuan Spin
Linux & macOS Terminal

You might want to beware of who's looking over your shoulder when you install it, though.

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The Keychron K4 HE keyboard on a table.
7 Linux Text-Processing Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Plain Text
Linux & macOS Terminal

The terminal's not just for code anymore.

Ultramarine Linux home screen with the logo in the center.
Ultramarine Linux: An Anime-Inspired Fedora-Based Distro With Serious Features
Linux

A distro that lets you get to work, even if you might have to install it via the back way.

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PNY Pro Elite V3 plugged into the USB-C 3.2 port on a laptop.
Meet PorteuX, the Slackware-Based Lightweight Live Linux Distro
Linux & macOS Terminal

Grab a USB stick and get booting!

GoboLinux logo with several files connected to each other.
GoboLinux: A Distro With a Different Approach to Files
Linux & macOS Terminal

Is different really better?

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Linux mascot wearing a lab coat with a beaker beside it and a microscope behind.
Why Linux Rules the World of Science
Linux & macOS Terminal

From desktops to supercomputers, Linux is the OS of choice for scientists.

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A laptop on a wooden table with the BSD logo on the screen and a blurred devil in the foreground looking to the laptop.
I Played Every Classic BSD Game. Are They Still Fun Today?
Linux & macOS Terminal

Endless hours of text-based fun right from the terminal!

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Linux mascot sitting in front of a laptop with math operation icons around
11 Ways to Do Math on the Linux Terminal
Linux & macOS Terminal

Blow through any calculation right from your terminal.

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Linux mascot sitting on a chip with blurred code in the background.
Why You Should Learn Scripting Even If You're Not A Programmer
Linux & macOS Terminal

Make your computer work for you, not the other way around!

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