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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

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

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

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Tux the penguin with a Linux terminal.
Why Do Linux Fans Like the Terminal So Much?

It's not required, but it's still a great tool.

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The Homebrew logo over a terminal window.
I Install These Homebrew Apps on Every Mac
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There's no faster way to install software on a Mac.

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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Linux mascot wearing sunglasses and using a laptop, surrounded by floating windows with the i3 Window Manager logo in the background.
Hone Your Linux Skills With These 6 Free Games

Learning Linux the fun way.

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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

Edit and re-run terminal commands like a pro.

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Linux mascot behind three text editors with a pencil in front.
I've Used Both vim and nano. Here's How They Differ

nano is nice, but vim is versatile.

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

I make my terminal my own.

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A woman standing and holding an Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer.
Virtualbox Now Runs on Apple Silicon, Here's What Works (and What Doesn't)
Mac

Mac users finally have another free virtualization option to choose from.

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Illustration featuring a large terminal symbol with the Linux mascot sitting next to it, surrounded by various regular expression commands on a colorful gradient background.
Boost Your Linux Terminal Productivity by Learning This Advanced Search Syntax

The fundamentals are easy and will carry you far.

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The corner of a laptop panel, with the ncdu command interface in a Linux terminal visible on-screen.
I Dug Up the Biggest Files on My Linux PC, Here's What I Found

Thanks to the ncdu command, I went on a fishing trip and reeled in some real whoppers.

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A linux terminal open on a laptop running Ubuntu
locate vs. find vs. whereis: Linux Search Commands Compared

Your files are always within reach. Happy searching!

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

Install these distros once and keep on rolling with updates.

Linux mascot holding a pencil, with a keyboard and mouse in front of him, and the Neovim logo at the center.
5 Reasons I Use Neovim for Text Editing on Linux

There's no substitute.

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Open source icon with various operating system logos in the background.
9 Open Source Operating Systems That Aren't Linux

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

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Tux Linux scared looking at a virus
9 Myths About the Linux Terminal You Should Stop Believing

Time to stop treating it like a terminal illness.

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Kdenlive logo over a video editing timeline.
This Is My Favorite Video Editing App for Linux

Kdenlive has everything you need in a Linux video editor.

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Linux mascot using a laptop with some multiplexer terminals around it.
13 Time-Saving Linux Terminal Tricks You Should Be Using

You'll kick yourself for not knowing these.

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How I Break Linux's Rules and Install Any Package on Any Distro

Hint: It's not Flatpak, and it's not Snap.

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