How I set up my new Windows 10 laptop (and thoughts on switching to Windows)
Setting up Windows 10 on my new laptop, plus thoughts on switching to Windows after years on Mac OS/Linux.
Linux
A collection of 69 posts
My favorite Linux distributions and desktop environments (2018)
I’ve written a lot over the years about Linux, both positive and critical. However, I haven’t written much about it lately. Thus, I thought I’d write about
Tips to beef up your computer's security (and avoid ransomware)
A ransomware attack late last week affected various computers around the world; the hardest hit nation was the United Kingdom. There, hospitals had to turn away patients (unless it was an emergency), as
Windows 7 dominates desktops, while Chrome OS rules US schools
Despite being two very different operating systems, Windows 7 and Chrome OS are reportedly doing quite well in two separate areas: global desktop OS share (for Windows 7) and United States classrooms (for
Web-based tax filing for Linux and Chromebook users
Tax time is coming up for many Americans. Mac and Windows users have a range of prepackaged tax preparation software to choose from. However, Linux and Chromebook users don’t have as
Anthony's Xubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS post-installation guide
Here’s the latest version of my post-installation guides for Linux distros. This one’s for Xubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS. Xubuntu is a Xfce-based variant of the Ubuntu Linux distribution,
Microsoft to include Linux command line in Windows 10
Earlier this week, Microsoft released at its Build 2016 keynote some big news for developers. Microsoft will be adding the Bash shell to Windows 10. Not a hoax, dream, or a virtual machine,
Anthony's Xubuntu Linux 14.04 post-installation guide
(Update, 12/7/16: I have a newer version of this guide for Xubuntu Linux 16.04.) I haven’t written one of these post-installation guides in awhile, but I’ve decided to
Favorite tech Twitter accounts
As a followup to my post on my favorite comic and animation Twitter accounts, here’s a post listing my favorite tech related Twitter accounts. General The Digital Reader (https://twitter.com/
Anthony's recommended free software
As a companion to my previous post on recommended Chromebook apps and my Linux Mint post-installation guide, I thought I’d write a post on free software alternatives to commercial software. This
