I've been regularly using Linux in various forms for around six years now, and in my time I've encountered my fair share of confounding and infuriating problems. I'm recounting them here to preserve and pass on what I've learned, if also to flash my feathers a little bit.

Are you an avid distro hopper like me, who has used tons of Linux distros over the years? If yes, you probably have a few distros that you like more than the others. Well, here’s my list of every single distro I used, ranked in order from the worst to the best!

Computex 2025 is in full swing, and we've taken a look around at the gear being announced and picked out what we thought was the best of the best.

Did you know that many of the computer programs you use came out in the 1990s or even earlier? I didn't realize that, but there are quite a few pieces of software on my desktop that are as old or older than I am. You might be surprised to find out some of the software you use came out "in the late 1900s" as the kids today like to say.

Is your Windows PC working as expected—without any bugs or problems—but you still feel unsatisfied using it? Well, you don’t need one thing to be faulty to switch to another! Here’s why I switched to Linux, even though my Windows system was working fine!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to switch back to light mode after several years in dark mode? I've been curious about this, and decided to go back to the light for a week—before promptly returning to the dark.

Did you know that some Linux distros actually ask you for your money? So what features do they offer to compete against absolutely free alternatives? Here are five paid Linux distros to help you get an idea of the premium Linux world.

Are you running Kubuntu Linux or another distro that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment? Then you're missing out if you aren't taking advantage of a little search bar called KRunner.

You've probably heard that Linux distros lack a lot of Windows functionality. That can be more or less true, but I'd argue that some of that functionality Linux is better off never adopting or imitating.

Looking to ditch Windows and jump into the world of Linux? Chances are you've heard Linux Mint recommended over and over. But if you're serious about finding a Windows replacement that's not only easy but also modern, secure, and built for the future, you should take a closer look at Fedora.

If your Windows 11 PC occasionally lags or freezes up, it could be due to the lack of enough RAM (Random Access Memory). You can take a few steps to free up the available RAM space, and I’ll show you how.

Do you shut your PC off or put it to sleep when leaving the office for the day? I stopped doing this years ago, and I'm never going back. Here's why I leave my PC on 24/7/365, and why you should too.

Have you ever stopped to question why a clean desktop is considered good while a messy desktop is bad? Well, I have, and found that having a messy desktop can actually benefit your workflow. Here's why I don't keep a clean, icon-free desktop and how it improves my productivity!

If you’re experiencing internet problems or your PC just won’t connect to Wi-Fi, resetting the network settings can help fix the problem. I’ll show you how to do that on your Windows 11 PC.

If an app is refusing to open or work as expected, try running it in Windows 11’s compatibility mode. This mode fixes any compatibility issues, and I’ll show you how to use it for your installed programs.

Running Kubuntu or another KDE Plasma desktop Linux distribution? I work almost exclusively with KDE Plasma desktop environment. I use these shortcuts every day I as read, write, and edit, and you can too so long as you're running Plasma.