Before you try Linux, set up a few basics first. This quick prep helps avoid driver surprises, data loss, and a messy ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

Jan is ready for a new challenge. She's recently moved to Colorado and wants to take advantage of the new terrain and start mountain running. Before the move, she'd been working on her fitness for ...

Learning the Linux kernel internals can feel overwhelming. The codebase grows every year, the folder structure looks complex, and most books start with heavy theory. Because of this, many beginners ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

After quitting Windows and switching to Mac, was that a huge mistake? Should I have just gone straight to Linux? Well, I installed Linux on an old laptop and tested it for myself. other platforms ---- ...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to break free from the constraints of mainstream operating systems and step into a world of limitless customization and innovative technology? For many, Linux ...

If you need to up your Linux skills, play a game. There are several games, each focusing on a different skill. These games are free to play as often as you need. Get more ZDNET: Add us as a preferred ...