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Linux is the open-source operating-system kernel and the ecosystem of distributions built on it, spanning desktop, server, and embedded use; distinct from Linux gaming, which has its own topic.

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Every month Windows gets an emergency patch, and I'm running out of reasons to stay

…Some immutable Linux distros support atomic updates , which is a technique that tries to solve the problem of bad updates. The Linux system tries to apply the update to a separate snapshot…

Apr 18, 2026 · Abhishek Kumar Mishra

The best PDF editor I use isn’t Adobe, and it’s better in ways that actually matter

…Yes, I’m aware that Acrobat also has an online editor that lets me use it on Linux distros that don’t technically support the local apps. But in this case, I…

Apr 1, 2026 · Ayush Pande

I thought my Proxmox server was slow until I changed this setting

…When I used to change the display resolution on my Linux VMs (specifically instances relying on Debian-based distros) past 1440p, I’d start to encounter weird bugs. If the virtual machine…

Apr 1, 2026 · Ayush Pande

My DIY router has been my DNS, VPN, and ad-blocker for a year, and I'd never use an ISP router again

…OPNsense serves as the centerpiece of this setup While it’s technically only available on x86 machines, I consider OPNsense the best router distro by a long shot. Between its terrific firewall…

Apr 28, 2026 · Ayush Pande

Microsoft finally agrees Windows 11 has problems, and K2 is its plan to fix them, claims report

…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…

Apr 27, 2026 · Simon Batt

A persistent Windows 11 USB keeps your whole setup on a drive, and it's more useful than a recovery disk

…When you boot from a Linux USB drive, there's a demo option to try the operating system. It can help you get a good idea of how the Linux distro will…

Apr 18, 2026 · Abhishek Kumar Mishra

The Windows Terminal is quietly becoming the best terminal on any OS

…PowerShell and the Command Prompt lacked the kind of modern convenience and features their Linux counterparts offered, especially the GNOME Terminal app. But Microsoft realized that Windows users needed a better terminal…

Apr 23, 2026 · Abhishek Kumar Mishra

The best home server OS in 2026 isn't trying to be a NAS at all

…I've got a dozen or so different Linux installations in case I need to test something on a specific distro or take screenshots, waiting as virtual machines until they're needed…

May 16, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

I ditched my password manager's bloated app for a terminal tool, and I'm never going back

…Installation instructions for various Linux distros and macOS are on the tool's GitHub page . Windows users will need to take advantage of WSL . Once it's installed, there's only one…

Apr 18, 2026 · Korbin Brown

Google Drive is disappearing from Ubuntu's file manager, and it's a bigger deal than you think

…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…

Apr 13, 2026 · Simon Batt

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