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7 Linux Myths Beginners Still Believe (and What’s Actually True)
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7 Linux Myths Beginners Still Believe (and What's Actually True)

Tired of hearing the same outdated claims and myths about Linux? You aren't alone. A lot of what people still believe comes from a time when things were very different. In this article, I'll break

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February 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Networking basics
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February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Modern processor architecture
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February 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM

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Neovim

Text editor evolved from the old vim. People call it not IDE, such as VSCode or similar, but PDE (Personalized Development Environment).

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Neovim

Text editor evolved from the old [[vim]]. People call it not [[IDE]], such as [[VSCode]] or similar, but [[PDE (Personalized Development Environment)]].

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February 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM

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Using Qwen Code for everyday sysadmin tasks
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I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work

An AI assistant in the terminal can help you guide through the process, help you move faster with your tasks. I tested Qwen Code and share my findings with you.

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February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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Not the Linux You Remember: 16 Every Day Tasks That No Longer Need the Terminal
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Not the Linux You Remember: 16 Every Day Tasks That No Longer Need the Terminal

It's not that Linux became “GUI only”, but that the Linux desktop has become far more complete. The modern desktop we know today ships graphical tools that cover almost every common task in ways that ...

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January 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM

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LocalAI

The free, OpenAI, Anthropic alternative. Your All-in-One Complete AI Stack - Run powerful language models, autonomous agents, and document intelligence locally on your hardware.

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January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM

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16 Original Project Ideas for the Small Raspberry Pi Zero
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16 Original Project Ideas for the Small Raspberry Pi Zero

The Raspberry Pi Zero has a huge advantage: it's tiny. You can install it anywhere and build it similar to a Raspberry Pi 3. In this post, I'll show you a list of project ideas

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January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM

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When To Use GenAI: A Practical Decision Framework via @thenewstack.io
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When To Use GenAI: A Practical Decision Framework

Will GenAI will add value or create unnecessary complexity and costs? Use these four dimensions to determine whether GenAI is right for the job.

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January 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM

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You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi-Like ARM Devices
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You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi-Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

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January 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM

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Self-Service Analytics Failed. Can Agentic AI Finally Succeed?:
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Self-Service Analytics Failed. Can Agentic AI Finally Succeed?

By solving core issues of access, usability and context, AI is changing the way we interact with data. The future isn't dashboards; it's conversations.

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January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM

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13 Open-Source Apps I Use from a Web Browser (And You Can Too)
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13 Open-Source Apps I Use from a Web Browser (And You Can Too)

You don't always need to install an open source software on your desktop or self host in your homelab. I use some of my favorites from the comfort of a web browser.

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January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM

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Raspberry Pi GPIO Basics: Components You Need to Know
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Raspberry Pi GPIO Basics: Components You Need to Know

When you first plug a few wires into the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins, it feels like magic—until you realize you have no idea what’s going on. What’s a resistor? Why did that LED burn out?

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December 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM

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Python Command-Line Arguments via @realpython.com
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Python Command-Line Arguments – Real Python

Python command-line arguments are the key to converting your programs into useful and enticing tools that are ready to be used in the terminal of your operating system. In this step-by-step tutorial, ...

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December 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM

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uv vs pip: Managing Python Packages and Dependencies via @realpython.com
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uv vs pip: Managing Python Packages and Dependencies – Real Python

Compare uv vs pip with benchmarks, speed tests, and dependency management tips. Learn which tool is best for your Python projects.

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December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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Windows Theme Over Linux

No hardware limitations, no absurd requirements. Inspired by Windows 10 and 11, Winux is fast and secure, as a Linux-based operating system should be. Natively supports Windows programs through Wine.

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Winux Operating System - Linux With Windows Appearance by Linuxfx

Fast and secure Linux with Windows 10/11 interface. No hardware limitations, native Windows apps support.

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December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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Agentic RAG for Dummies

Build a production-ready Agentic RAG system with LangGraph, conversation memory, and human-in-the-loop query clarification

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