Again and again, we are reminded by computer gurus to be sure to backup anything on our computers that we don’t want to lose. Still, you’d be amazed at how…
The Dual Boot Deception
Traditionally, Linux developers have had a major obstacle to overcome to get folks to try Linux - the fact that the prospective user will have to install it. These days,…
Keeping Linux Clean
One of the great things about Linux is how stable it is over time. The biggest challenge with Linux is getting it installed, finding and configuring the software you need…
Ubuntu Is BORING! And I LOVE it!
I have a friend who has a passion for bicycle racing. He has teenage boys who do very well in the sport and have won a lot of races. One…
Learning The Linux File System
Before we get started, let’s avoid any confusion. There are two meanings to the term “File System” in the wonderful world of computing: First, there is the system of files…
Making the switch from Windows to Linux
I have been helping folks break away from Windows and switch to either Linux Mint or Ubuntu for a while now and I’m going to share part of an email…
Managing User Accounts and Passwords
Back when I was just another user…. While reviewing the video that goes along with this article, my mind drifted back to my first real paying job in radio. It…
Sharing Files with Samba the Easy Way
Yeah, I hear you talking but I don’t believe a word. “You say you’re gonna keep it simple.” “You say you’re gonna stick to just having one Linux machine to…
Building My Own Ubuntu
You probably don’t need to build your own distribution of Linux. There are already so many to choose from and with a bit of research, I bet you can find…