Your desktop environment is doing a lot of jobs you probably don’t need it to do. GNOME and KDE Plasma bundle a window manager together with a file manager, a settings app, a notification system, and a dozen background services, most of which run whether you ever touch them or […]
Comparisons
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Every Linux distro ships with a default desktop environment, but that default is rarely the best fit for the person actually using the computer. Some people want a taskbar and start menu that feels like Windows. Some want as little visual noise as possible. Some are running a ten year […]
When it comes to choosing an operating system (OS) that prioritizes privacy, macOS and Linux are two strong contenders. Both are often favored over Windows for being more mindful of user data, but which one is better at keeping your information safe?
Debian and Ubuntu are two of the most popular Linux distros. They both have similarities and differences that we’ll compare in this article. They are used for different purposes, for different use cases, and by different users. We’ll explore everything and help you learn everything you need to know about […]
Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distros out there, both for desktops and servers. In this article, we’ll compare Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server and note all their differences, similarities, and more.
If you’re looking for your next Linux VPS hosting provider, this guide will help you find it. We’ll go into details of what Linux VPS is, what makes a provider “the best”, explore all the options, and compare the best Linux VPS hosting providers.
One of the benefits of being a Linux user is that you’re essentially swimming in options of many distros to choose from. In my many years of being a Linux user, I have tried many distros, including Cylon Linux, Ubuntu, Manjaro, Deepin, Zorin OS, Feren OS, CloudReady, Hanna Montanna Linux […]
A war is going on in my house. Yes, that’s right. I call it “The War of O.S.’s.” My wife prefers Mac. My son is clan Microsoft. And I come from the foreign land of Linux. However, in recent years, we have called a truce. I don’t bring up why […]
“Linux or Windows? Which is better?” This is an age-old question and a debate I often got into with my colleagues when I’d worked in I.T. The truth of the matter is, while I don’t always understand the religious fervor towards a particular (operating) system, Linux is and has always […]