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The System76 'Meerkat' Mini PC Now Has More Affordable Options

Go small on your Linux PC and in price, too.

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10 Tools Every Homelabber Should Try at Least Once

I bet you haven't used at least one of these homelab tools.

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These Are the Best Linux Distros to Install on a Mini PC

Don't settle for compromise.

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LibreOffice-based Collabora Online Just Got a Big Update
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It's like LibreOffice, but in your own cloud.

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5 Reasons Why Your NAS Needs an SSD Cache

Stop wasting time with slow data transfers and just get a SSD already.

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5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project

Small device, big kernel.

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Close-up of a Raspberry Pi 5 on a laptop keyboard.
7 Projects That Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into the Perfect Travel Companion

Who knew the Raspberry Pi could be so useful when traveling?

Isometric illustration of a laptop with a server beside it, various icons around, and email icons crossed out.
I'm a Homelab Enthusiast, but I Refuse to Self Host These 5 Services

Some things aren't worth the hassle.

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A laptop screen showing Fedora Linux 42 with a terminal open.
Fedora Linux Won't Kill 32-Bit Software, for Now

Fans of Bazzite will be relieved to hear this.

An Acer Chromebook sitting on a table with someone typing on it.
9 Great Linux Apps to Try on Your Chromebook

Your Chromebook is actually an awesome Linux laptop.

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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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The front of the Dell R720xd storage server with hard drive bays.
7 Self-Hosted Apps I Run 24/7

Uptime is king.

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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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Isometric illustration of a laptop with a server beside it, various icons around, and email icons crossed out.
Why I Self-Host Everything Except Email

Some self-hosting journeys just aren't worth taking.

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Several Raspberry Pi devices side by side with the logo in the center.
7 Raspberry Pi Projects to Try This Weekend

I really should build a Raspberry Pi-powered weather station, shouldn't I?

A laptop screen displaying the ShareX logo with a dashed selection box overlay and a cursor dragging the corner, simulating a screenshot capture.
This Is the Free Open-Source Answer to Windows' Snipping Tool

Don't settle for Windows' built in tool.

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Hone Your Linux Skills With These 6 Free Games

Learning Linux the fun way.

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4 Open-Source Writing Apps That Can Replace Microsoft Word

There are other options out there that are just as good as Word.

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I've Used Both vim and nano. Here's How They Differ

nano is nice, but vim is versatile.

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