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Zunaid Ali-Contributor

Zunaid Ali

Contributor

Contributor Since September, 2023
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Linux, Android, Windows
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About Zunaid Ali

Zunaid Ali first became interested in technology after using a computer for the first time in 2006. He's been producing How-To content since 2018, reaching thousands of people in the process.

As a kid, Zunaid used to read tech tutorials and troubleshooting guides on popular blogs. That made him want to start his own writing career. After the coronavirus pandemic, he finally decided to jump into the tech journalism world. Before joining How-To Geek, he had written for HecticGeek, Distroid, and UbuntuPIT, among others.

Zunaid first tried Linux when he wanted to learn Web Development in 2021. Due to his inexperience, he messed up his laptop trying to dual-boot Ubuntu with Windows. Frustrated, he went all-in with Linux and removed Windows completely. And that's when he fell in love with it. He's been actively experimenting with Linux since then.

After finding his first writing gig on Linux in April 2022, he decided to specialize in it, so he could share his knowledge and insights with fellow open-source enthusiasts. He joined How-To Geek in August 2023 and writing as a freelance contributor since then.

Zunaid is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Information & Communication Technology. When he's not writing, he's reading tech blogs, coding fun projects, or learning about new technologies. Other than Linux, he also has an interest in Android Development and Cybersecurity. He has experience in C/C++, Java, HTML/CSS/Javascript, and Python. You can find some of his hobby projects on his GitHub.

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Make your Python code speak for itself.

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You'll kick yourself for not knowing these.

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No need for full-fledged screen recorders.

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Learn how your online privacy is protected.

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Welcome to the world of Python!

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I'm not giving in to the vibes yet.

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Productivity level over 9000.

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Choose the better zipper.

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How to Get a Cheatsheet for Any Command in the Linux Terminal
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Sometimes cheating is necessary.

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Stuck in the Linux Terminal? Do This Before You Google It
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Read the manual first.

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It's the most popular distro for a reason.

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Who thought programming languages could be funny?

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There's no end to learning Linux.

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Yet another terminal app.

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Battle-tested habits to write better programs.

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Don't like the default editor? No need to stick to it.

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