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Need to record your screen? 5 ways to do it on your Linux PC - for free
04 Nov 2025 16:55 GMT
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Screen recordings on Linux don't have to be a challenge.
With one of these apps, you can grab all the recordings you need.
Each of …
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The easiest way to protect your Linux PC from disaster - no backup needed
29 Oct 2025 17:01 GMT
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Snapshots are a crucial part of keeping your system running.
You'll want to install the free Timeshift app on your distribution.
Make sure to save …
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I found the easiest way to transfer files to and from my Linux PC - and it's so fast
15 Oct 2025 14:15 GMT
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QuickDAV is a user-friendly app to share files and folders.
QuickDAV allows you to upload, download, and manage files remotely.
QuickDAV is …
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9 Ways I Optimized My Linux PC for Gaming (Without Bazzite)
08 Oct 2025 20:08 GMT
… got really into making my Linux PC as good as it could … much better time optimizing your Linux PC for gaming. I use Cinnamon …
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How to manually partition Linux and when you should
10 Nov 2025 11:51 GMT
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If you manually partition your Linux PC, you're setting up …
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How much RAM does your Linux PC really need in 2025? I did the math so you don't have to
23 Sep 2025 19:14 GMT
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ZDNET's key takeaways
RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.
Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.
More is always better.
I'm not going to …
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This is my new favorite way to run Windows apps on my Linux PC - how it works
03 Sep 2025 15:44 GMT
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Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux.
The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise.
If the …
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How much RAM does your Linux PC really need in 2025? I did the math
02 Sep 2025 09:31 GMT
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ZDNET's key takeaways
RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.
Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.
More is always better.
I…
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I can finally forget about Photoshop on Linux, and it's thanks to this app
09 Nov 2025 16:05 GMT
… the Affinity app on your Linux PC, including through apps like Lutris … on image editing on my Linux PC, which is always where I …
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How to Back Up Your Linux PC with rclone
31 Aug 2025 01:43 GMT
Good backups are an essential thing in the modern digital era, when so much of our lives revolves around computers, phones, and the internet. Here is how I back up my Linux laptop to make sure I don't lose anything important.
Organization Makes Good …