ZDNET's key takeaways Make searching for files easier with these GUI tools.Each of these apps will work on most distributions ...

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To make sure files aren't removed accidentally when running the Linux find command, use the -ok command. It will ask for permission before removing any files. A friend recently reminded me of a useful ...

Have you noticed that you're getting better at using Linux? Everyone learns at their own pace, but if you've been using Linux ...

At first glance, these two distributions seem quite similar, but dive in with me, and you'll soon appreciate the stark differences.

Linux Mint 22.3 'Zena' is readying a beta release for testing, and is likely to appear in the next few weeks. September's ...

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 ...

We list the best Linux distros for Windows users, to make it simple and easy to make the leap from Windows machines to Linux. It can be an inundating experience, especially for people coming from ...

We list the best Linux distros for beginners, to make it simple and easy to move from Windows or MacOS to Linux. Choice is perhaps the biggest strength as well as the biggest weakness of Linux. There ...

Linux is a powerful and fully customizable operating system with an endless number of distributions that differ significantly from one another, offering complete personalization for all applications.