Linux can be intimidating, but making things work for you is easier than you might think. There's no need to install a brand new distro every time.

This column is the third in a series dedicated to one of my favorite subjects: troubleshooting. Because my column generally is aimed more at tips and tricks and less on philosophy and design, I don't ...

Don't settle for GNOME just because it's popular or the default choice.

This may sound like sacrilege, but it’s not: Ubuntu Linux can be useful even if you’re a hardcore Windows user. We’ll be getting our hands dirty with some Linux terminal commands here, but don’t worry ...