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Why I keep a "privacy-hardened" Linux distro USB on my keychain

With a simple USB drive and Tails, you can turn any PC into a secure, Tor-encrypted workstation in seconds.
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Don't trash that old PC: Here are 17 projects to try instead

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds of them

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds of them ...
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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

I found a new Linux distro that's a productivity powerhouse right out of the box

Manjaro is a sweet Arch-based Linux distribution, and it has the fans to prove it. Manjaro is designed to take Arch to new heights of user-friendliness, and it succeeds quite well. Of course, there ...

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

Nex Computer has been making NexDock “lapdocks” for more than a decade—a laptop shell powered by a smartphone, using software ...