Avoid distractions, create a calming environment, and use simple, effective tools to your advantage.

The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and tools to help you get started. The first thing you ...

If you need to up your Linux skills, play a game. There are several games, each focusing on a different skill. These games are free to play as often as you need. Get more ZDNET: Add us as a preferred ...

His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...

If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable. I have written several times on ...

Every so often I ask myself, "What is the thing that keeps people from using Linux?" Typically speaking, the answer is that they don't know much about the open-source operating system. Second, comes ...