Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.

From fork bombs to fake “language pack” removals, these commands can wreck Linux fast. Here’s what they do and how to stay ...

While Windows is cool, some folks want to try out Linux to experience the best of both worlds. In the end, they end up dual-booting their PC, where they can have both Windows and Linux OSes existing ...

Linux is highly secure, but you should still have a firewall. You should know if your ISP's hardware (gateway) uses a firewall. One of the easiest Linux firewalls is UFW and its GUI sidekick, GUFW.

According to the latest numbers from Statcounter, Linux-based desktop operating systems have reached a new milestone, sitting at a market share of 5.03 percent in the US. It’s a monumental moment as ...

Even though Linux has always been free, I've paid for the OS in various ways over the years. I've seen distributions come and go, most of which were free, but some had an associated cost. In some ...

Imagine this: You’re a writer working on a script or—better yet—you’ve just finished your latest draft. You’ve spent months crafting characters, structuring plot, and developing story. You put the ...

IBM’s Corp.’s Red Hat subsidiary today released to general availability the latest generation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, a version of the company’s core Linux platform optimized for developing, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. The ASUS ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming PCs, robbed of ...