Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

I've tried nearly every Linux package manager - these remain my favorite

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux has numerous package managers.There are command-line and GUI tools for the task.Not all package ...
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I stopped using Linux for a year, here's what brought me back

Throughout the past year, I took a break from Linux to try and find a mobile platform that could fulfill the role of a ...
ZDNet

You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how

With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern ...
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Installing a VPN on Linux? Here are the Easiest Methods

Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As a writer and editor for over a decade, he has bylines at MakeUseOf, WhistleOut, TechBeacon, DZone, Tech Up Your Life, and Electromaker. When ...
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Using the Linux ss command to examine network and socket connections

Want to know more about how your system is communicating? Try the Linux ss command. It replaces the older netstat and makes a lot of information about network connections available for you to easily ...