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5 reasons people give up on Linux (and why it’s time to come back)
Linux is no longer how you remember it to be.

3 cool Linux apps to try this weekend (November 28 - 30)
Do you like scrobbling your music? Check this out.

I install these 9 Python tools on every new machine
These are my go-to libraries for Python data crunching.

This search tool will make Windows folks feel at home on Linux
Unleash the potential of your Linux system with a Windows-inspired search utility.
I ditched Google Drive and OneDrive for this free open-source syncing app
Syncthing keeps my files synced across devices without subscriptions or cloud lock-in. Here’s how it works and who should be using it
I ditched Outlook for this open source email client (and it’s not Thunderbird)
My outlook for the future of Outlook was so poor that I switched apps.

How I finally unlocked Linux’s find command
The key is mastering find’s tests, actions, and operators.

Why a portable Linux install is my favorite troubleshooting tool
Windows crashed without warning? Tux has your back.
I disable almost every Windows startup app. These two are worth keeping
Most startup apps slow Windows down, but a couple are actually worth keeping. Here are the only ones I let run at boot.

This is the Linux distro I recommend to every Windows user
Switching to Linux is not a painful process anymore.
3 subtle Windows customization tools to try this weekend
You aren't limited to the options Microsoft includes in the operating system.
I use a free, open-source Linux photo manager that actually shines on Windows
If you’re tired of Windows photo apps falling apart with a big photo library, this open-source photo manager is worth a look. It’s fast and it’s free.

3 useful Linux apps to try this weekend (November 21 - 23)
I guarantee one of these applications will really speak to you.
These lightweight open-source apps should be built into Windows 11
In praise of perfect software.

This is Linux's greatest strength, but it's also its greatest flaw
The reasons why everyone loves Linux are the same exact reasons why others avoid it.

5 pioneering Linux distros that quietly faded into history
Explore the rise and fall of these groundbreaking Linux systems, and how their legacies live on.

Your Obsidian setup isn’t complete without these 4 essentials plugins
Sync your notes for free and more.

This open-source program saved me from buying an Xbox or PlayStation
Game on—without the extra expense.

Here's how I rank the most popular lightweight Linux desktops
You might say these are the heavyweights of the lightweight DE genre.

New to Linux? Choosing your first distro is easy with this list
The right distro sets the stage for your Linux adventure.
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