I've been using Ubuntu for decades. Whether you're new to the OS or returning to it after a while, these are the essential apps, hidden settings, and useful tweaks you need to know about.

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Stay productive on Windows and Linux with these cross-platform apps.

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Windows 11 used to come out on top but is handily beaten by Linux distro Ubuntu again in the latest set of tests. In some of these benchmarks, the performance gap is especially large. Ever since ...

Microsoft surprises with its first server Linux distribution: Azure Linux 4.0 ...

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In the world of operating systems, Windows has long held the lion’s share of the market. Its user-friendly interface and wide compatibility have made it the default choice for many. However, in recent ...

Ubuntu 26.04 vs. Fedora 44: After years of testing both Linux distros, here's my verdict ...

The latest comparison between Windows 11 and Linux shows the Microsoft OS struggling to hold its lead against the rival's distros. This is unlike last time, when Windows 11 was often better. It's been ...