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About David Delony

David is a freelance writer based in the Pacific Northwest, but originally hailing from the Bay Area. A journalist by training, he discovered the power of Unix-like operating systems and the command-line interface while learning how to edit video on macOS. He has been using Linux regularly in some form since 2006. David has been able to combine his passion for computing and writing in his career as a freelance writer. His writing has appeared in Techopedia, TMCnet, and the Motley Fool blog network. David holds a B.A. in communication from California State University, East Bay.

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GNOME 42 Is Here, Bringing an Enhanced Dark Mode Plus New and Improved Apps

GNOME 42 has been released, with some major enhancements to the Linux GUI and bundled apps.

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Linux Kernel 5.17 Released, With Major Security Fixes But Not Much Else

After a short delay, Linus Torvalds has announced the latest version of the Linux kernel, version 5.17, which adds major security enhancements.

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How to Enable EFI on VirtualBox Virtual Machines Running Linux

Most modern PCs depend on the EFI partition to boot into operating systems. Here's how to enable EFI support on a Linux virtual machine on VirtualBox.

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Now that you can run graphical Linux apps with WSL 2, why not browse the internet or test your web apps on Linux browsers with WSLg?

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5 Reasons to Use the Linux Desktop Instead of WSL

WSL has allowed users to run Linux within Windows. But there are several reasons why you should install a Linux desktop instead of WSL.

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Help! Backspace Doesn't Work in the Linux Terminal

Backspace and Tab keys might not work properly when you're logged in remotely to a Linux system. Here's how you can easily remediate this issue.

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Linux Virtual Consoles Explained: What They Are and How to Access Them

Apart from the default terminal emulator, Linux has additional command-line interfaces known as virtual consoles.

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How to Set the Time Zone Using the Linux Terminal

Your system's time zone configuration helps you keep track of time while you're working. Here's how you can easily change the time zone on Linux.

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How to Easily Install Debian on Your Computer

Debian acts as a base for numerous Linux distros, including Ubuntu. Learn how you can install Debian on your machine.

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Tiny Core Linux: The Smallest Linux Distro Ever Made

Bring your old PC back to life by installing Tiny Core Linux, the smallest and the most lightweight Linux distro you can get your hands on.

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5 Reasons Why Linux Uses the Command Line So Much

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How to Use xargs to Process Piped Arguments in Linux

Learn how to convert standard input to command-line arguments with xargs.

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How to Browse the Gopher Network on Linux

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Should You Install Arch Linux as a Server?

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5 Reasons to Install Linux on an Old Computer

Short on cash to upgrade your PC? Installing Linux is a great way to breathe new life into your aging computer and save money.

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How to Lock Your Terminal Sessions on Linux With vlock

vlock lets you lock your terminal on Linux so no one else can tamper with your system through the command line in your absence.

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How to Install and Test a Web Server in Chromebook Linux

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How to Set Up External Drives in the Chromebook Linux Environment

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What Is POSIX? How It Relates to Linux

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