Zorin OS 18.1 Makes a Strong Case for the Linux Desktop
I wrote recently about moving to Linux and why it has become a more realistic option for people who are fed up with Windows getting in the way. Zorin OS…
Linux & FOSS
Reclaiming the Desktop: A Practical Guide to Linux Migration
Windows has been getting in the way for years. It’s not just about telemetry or what’s happening “under the hood”, it’s the forced adverts in your Start menu, settings that…
Linux 7.0 is Out: Here is Why You Probably Don’t Need to Care (Yet)
Another month, another Linux kernel release. This time we’ve hit the big 7.0, which sounds like a massive milestone. In reality, it’s just business as usual for the people who…
I Don’t Use Twitter or Microsoft. My Logs Disagree.
It is 21:45 on a Saturday evening. I am the only person actively online in the house. My phone is the only device I am using. The kids’ tablets are…
Little Snitch on Linux: A Proprietary “Solution” to a Solved Problem
The arrival of Little Snitch on Linux is a sign that the mainstream is finally waking up to the “chatty” nature of modern software. But we do not need to…
The Golden Cage: Why the “Year of Linux” Might Actually Be a Trap
I’ve spent years banging on about Linux being the only sane escape from Big Tech’s constant overreach. It’s not just theory, either. My sister recently handed me a 2020 MacBook…
The Long Road to CachyOS: Why I Finally Quit the Microsoft Ecosystem
I’ve been a Windows user since Windows 3.1. For nearly four decades, I wasn’t just a user; I was a dedicated fanboy. I lived in the ecosystem. I had the…