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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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How to Access BBSes in Linux Using Telnet

Relive the good old days by connecting to a Bulletin Board System using Telnet on Linux.

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How to Use Split Screen Mode on Chromebook

Want to share screen real estate between multiple windows on your Chromebook? Here are three ways to split screen in Chrome OS.

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Where Is Caps Lock on a Chromebook?

On Chromebooks, there's no dedicated key to toggle Caps Lock. So how do you enable Caps Lock on a Chromebook and disable it when you're done?

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How to Clean the Package Cache in Arch Linux

Experiencing low disk space issues in Arch Linux? You can free up some storage on your system by clearing out the package cache.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Run Linux in a Virtual Machine

Virtual machines provide a stable and isolated environment for the OS. Here are eight reasons why you should run Linux in virtual machines.

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How to Use Python as a Command-Line Calculator

Need to do some quick math? Python has your back.

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How to Disable the Root Account in Linux

Although both su and sudo grant administrative privileges, using the latter is advisable. Here's how to disable the root account and use sudo instead.

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How to Install and Use Neofetch on Linux

Here's how you can install Neofetch, a command-line tool that displays system-related information in a presentable format.

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NetBSD Explained: The Unix System That Can Run on Anything

When it comes to a portable and reliable operating system, nothing beats NetBSD.

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Sudo vs. su: Which Command Should You Use?

On Linux, there are two commands to get superuser access: su and sudo. Which one should you use depends on the task at hand.

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Why You Should Update Linux Package Repositories Before Installing New Software

Every experienced Linux user recommends updating software repositories before installing new packages. But why?

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Can You Use Microsoft Word on a Chromebook?

Need to view and edit word files on a Chromebook? You're in luck, as there are several ways of using MS Word in Chrome OS.

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How to Use Diagnostics to Troubleshoot Issues on Chromebook

Experiencing degraded performance on your Chromebook? Consider using the Chrome OS Diagnostics tool to fix the issues.

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The 4 Best RHEL-Based Alternatives to CentOS

Now that CentOS is gone, you should make a switch to some other OS. Check out these four RHEL-based CentOS alternatives.

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How to Install Different Browsers on a Chromebook

Tired of using Google Chrome on your Chromebook? Tweak the Chrome OS environment by installing alternative browsers.

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Relive the Golden Days With FreeDOS, an Open-Source MS-DOS Implementation

Remember the days when you played DOS games all day on your computer? Thanks to FreeDOS, you can enjoy those moments again.

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How to Use procfs to Get System Related Information in Linux

Did you know that Linux has an additional file system known as procfs? Here's how you can use it to your advantage.

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What Can You Do With Linux on a Chromebook?

Finished setting up Linux on your Chromebook but not sure what to do now? Here are three things that you can try.

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How to Set Up a LAMP Test Environment on WSL

Want to get started with web development on Windows Subsystem for Linux? Begin by setting up a LAMP test environment.

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Why You Should Not Use Telnet for Remote Connections

Want access to remote servers but don't want to risk your privacy online? Use SSH or Mosh instead of Telnet.

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