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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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AutoSave Not Working in Microsoft 365? Try This

AutoSave is a great feature—when it works.

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I’m Running Home Assistant on a Mac Mini, Here’s How It Works

Home Assistant is right at home on Apple's smallest, cheapest, and most energy-efficient Mac.

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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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Just Starting Web Development? Here’s Exactly Where to Begin

Resist the complexity and make it easy on yourself.

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The Charger That’s Small Enough to Lose Might Be My Favorite One Yet

Tiny charger, serious power.

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Windows 11 Is Finally Removing PowerShell 2.0

Microsoft deprecated it in 2017.

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Don’t Buy a Laptop if It Doesn’t Have Two USB-C Ports

One USB-C port isn’t enough (and it never was).

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Here's How I Get an Email When Someone Logs Into My Windows 11 PC

Know who's using your computer.

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5 Reasons Xfce Is My Favorite Linux Desktop

Somtimes, a simple desktop is better.

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Apps Not Showing in Spotlight on Your Mac? 6 Solutions to Try

If Spotlight stops working properly there are a few fixes that may help.

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6 Basic but Useful Python Scripts to Get You Started

Small scripts for pragmatic Python programmers.

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A mini PC with a Steam Controller and a Gamecube in an entertainment center.
I Turned a Mini PC Into a Steam Console With Linux

It turns out Bazzite is useful for more than just handhelds.

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7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server

It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

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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Why Microsoft’s Xbox Branding Binge Has Me Worried

Shouldn't an Xbox play Xbox games?

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Anker’s 15-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Impressive, but Expensive

All these ports don't come cheap.

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Microsoft Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome on Windows—Here Are Your Options

Try these fixes if Chrome is not opening on your child's account.

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How to Perform a Two-Way Lookup in Excel With XLOOKUP

Execute dynamic data retrievals with nested XLOOKUP formulas.

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