8 Linux Beginner Mistakes That Can Break Your System
Linux has never been more popular. Rising hardware requirements, forced updates, built-in ads, and the rapid push of AI features in proprietary operating systems have pushed many users to look…
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Clara is passionate about everyday innovations and alternative operating systems. She explores, tests, and compares Linux distributions and macOS tools, as well as desktop environments and open-source apps, to help users get the most out of their computers in a practical and accessible way.
Linux has never been more popular. Rising hardware requirements, forced updates, built-in ads, and the rapid push of AI features in proprietary operating systems have pushed many users to look…
If you’re new to the world of free and open-source software (FOSS), here’s an important name to know: Zorin OS. This Linux distribution is built specifically for Windows and macOS…
With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025 and millions of PCs officially incompatible with Windows 11, Microsoft has unintentionally created the perfect conditions to push users toward Linux. While…
For most of my life, Windows was my default operating system. I started with Windows 3.1, grew up with Windows XP, and spent years troubleshooting every version in between. Over…
As surprising as it sounds, macOS still doesn’t let you control volume on a per-app basis. This is a feature Windows users have taken for granted for years thanks to…
TIDAL has long positioned itself as a premium music streaming service, offering high-resolution audio, curated discovery, and artist-focused features. Yet for Linux users, there’s always been a glaring omission: no…
System76 continues to polish its in-house Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a new visual update that significantly improves window clarity and UI consistency. The latest changes introduce window shadows and…
As we stagger into 2026—coffee in hand and system updates still downloading—it’s the perfect moment to look back at what Ubuntu actually accomplished in 2025. And make no mistake: this…
Remember PearOS? If the name rings a bell, you’re not imagining things. Years ago, it was that Linux distribution—the one that copied macOS so faithfully it looked like Cupertino’s lawyers…
Reinstalling Linux should feel exciting — not exhausting. Yet every fresh Linux installation usually means the same tedious ritual: opening the app store, searching for software, clicking “Install,” typing your…
If you installed AnduinOS 1.3 to escape Windows and enjoy a Linux system that looks and feels familiar, you now have a limited window to act. The AnduinOS 1.3 branch…
One thing that’s still surprisingly missing on Linux is a nice, modern tool to properly monitor your laptop’s battery health. Sure, there are a few utilities here and there, but…
I imagine this will be great news for Windows users who recently switched to working from a Linux distro. You no longer have to miss your Microsoft Office workflow thanks…
Running out of storage on your Mac? You’re not alone. Even with large SSDs, macOS quietly accumulates caches, temporary files, logs, browser data, and leftover junk from apps you deleted…
Remote access tools have become essential for developers, system administrators, and power users. While SSH scripts like takeover.sh make it easy to control Linux systems from another computer, modern workflows…
Most macOS users stick to classic wallpapers—landscapes, gradients, or a favorite photo. But what if your desktop could become something useful? Imagine having a live weather page, your Google Calendar,…
Whatsapp, Messenger, and Telegram are by far the most used instant messaging clients in the world and while they are used by millions, Whatsapp and Messenger, both of which are owned by Facebook, do not have an…
Valve has already transformed Linux gaming once with Proton, the compatibility layer that makes thousands of Windows titles run smoothly on SteamOS. Now, new evidence suggests the company is preparing…
Collabora Productivity has officially introduced a modern desktop version of its office suite built on LibreOffice. Simply named Collabora Office, this new edition brings the sleek interface of Collabora Online…
If you’ve ever used Everything on Windows, you know how frustrating it is that macOS doesn’t offer an equivalent tool. Spotlight is fine for basic queries, but when you need…