A Fresh Look at Manjaro KDE Plasma
Linux adventures come in many distributions, and Manjaro is no exception. I decided to download the KDE Plasma version of Manjaro and install it on...
Dipping My Toes into the Arch World with Manjaro Cinnamon
I decided it was time to explore a distribution I had no experience with, so I downloaded Manjaro Cinnamon. I regularly listen to podcasts and...
Saving Public Library Computers With Linux Mint MATE
I was volunteering at the local public library, where I find myself frequently these days. The library has some older Dell OptiPlex All-in-One desktops that...
Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Fedora Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over
I have been doing a lot of reading and listening to YouTube videos about immutable distributions and why they might offer the most flexibility for...
How Immutable Linux Could Save Libraries Thousands
Immutable systems like Silverblue can be configured for kiosk mode in libraries and other public spaces that allow patrons to use them for internet access and other uses but do not allow those patrons to change the core system in any way.
Reviving a Windows Laptop with Linux Tools and ClamAV
Recently, I was helping a Windows-using friend transition from her ten-year-old Windows 10 laptop to a new Windows 11 laptop. All of her important files...
System76 and the New COSMIC Desktop
System76 is celebrating 20 years, and they did so by officially releasing Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS and the COSMIC desktop. I got an email from Carl Richell today...
Linux and AI: Why Efficiency Still Matters
Choosing the Right Hardware My daily driver is a System76 Meerkat, powered by an Intel Core i7-255H and with 32 GB of RAM. It is...
A New Way to Watch Your Linux System Work
Here are 3 ways you can keep an eye on your Linux system performance.
15 Essential Open-Source Backup Utilities to Protect Your Data
Protecting your data has never been more crucial. With the advent of hybrid work, cloud-native applications, and ransomware threats, reliable backup solutions are indispensable for...
Why Zorin OS 18 Might Be the Best Linux Release for New Users
It’s been a while since I tried a new Linux distribution, so I was game for a new experience when an edtech blogger I follow...
Easily Create Windows Installation Media Using Linux Tool
Recently, I've been helping people with Windows machines. In one case, I needed to create bootable drives for Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025...
Why VirtualBox is my goto Hypervisor
I first started using VirtualBox many years ago, and it quickly became my favorite virtualization platform. What drew me in initially was its open-source nature....
Reviving an Old Laptop with Linux Mint
As I write this on October 28, I got a phone call from someone I had never met before. He’d been referred to me by...
Linux Mint: Better Privacy, Cost, and Performance for Your Old Windows Computer
Last week, Windows 10 users faced a dilemma: transition to Windows 11 and potentially purchase a new computer, or embrace the growing Linux community. Personally,...
Free Office Software That Works
Recently, I had a client who, despite my recommendation for Linux or macOS, chose instead to opt for Microsoft Windows 11. They purchased a nice...