One of the most essential components of a computer is its operating system. The almighty OS is the lifeblood of a rig, determining software compatibility, and interacting with both hardware and software. For many, it’s either Linux vs. Windows or Linux vs. Mac. Enter dual booting. Essentially, this is having two operating systems available from boot. […]
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Linux is awesome. In fact, I’ve already told you some of the reasons why Ubuntu is better than Windows. But if it’s so good, why do less than 2% of desktop computers actively run a Linux-based operating system? That’s a really tough question to answer. For a long time now, Linux users all over the world […]
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Linux gamers are understandably excited to have access to Steam, awesome titles courtesy of the Humble Indie Bundle, and other places to buy games. For years, mainstream games passed over the open source desktop. Players had to settle for whatever the free software community produced (or even playing inside a terminal), and the quality was […]
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Privacy is hard to maintain these days. Given the recent spying debacle of Windows 10, it’s no wonder why so many people are flocking to Linux instead. If you care about true privacy, Linux is your best bet. And these days, true privacy is virtually impossible without using encryption, so you need to be encrypting […]
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As a new Linux user, you may be completely overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices you have when it comes to distributions you can install to your computer. What is the difference between Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Sabayon, or Arch? Ultimately, the short answer is: package management. Each distro offers users a unique method of […]
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I’m a writer. I make a living typing words on a screen, and I do so using Linux. Specifically, I use the GNOME desktop, and there are quite a few apps that make my job easier. Many of these apps will feel right at home in other desktop environments, too! Getting Started The first thing […]
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