When people ask me what the “best” Linux distro is, I usually smile and shake my head. That question is a little like asking, “What’s the best trail?” The answer depends entirely on who’s hiking, what gear they’re carrying, and where they want to go. A steep mountain path might be perfect for one person and a nightmare for another. Linux is the same way: the distro that feels like home to me might feel like a maze to you.
So Long and Farewell Garmin: Beyond the Battery
Garmin watches are hugely popular amongst the fitness crowd. Look around at any race and you’ll see them everywhere, often outnumbering Apple Watches or any other competitor. Garmin has earned that reputation with incredible battery life, free detailed fitness stats, and GPS accuracy that’s hard to beat. So why in the world would I, a dedicated user, choose to replace my Garmin?
Keeping Old Tech Alive
There’s something satisfying about breathing new life into older technology. In a world where every company seems to push us toward the latest and greatest, sometimes it’s worth stepping back and asking: does last year’s device still hold up? For me, that question led to the OnePlus Pad 1.
Mint 22.2 After Install Guide
Linux Mint is a distro focused on ease of use and traditional desktop layout.
Better Fonts on Fedora
I don’t love Fedora’s fonts but there’s an easy solution.
Make Gestures Work in Chrome
Using Wayland on Linux opens up some touchpad gestures, such as using two fingers to swipe back in Firefox. Google Chrome can do the same thing!
Fedora 43 After Install Guide
The newest version of Fedora is blasting off with a refreshed after install guide.
Ubuntu 25.10 After Install Guide
This getting started guide will help quickly setup your system after installing the latest release of Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka.
Smartwatch Showdown: OnePlus Watch 2 vs Galaxy Watch 5
I purchased the OnePlus Watch 2 with the OnePlus 13 this year. After some evening walks with my wife, I started to question the accuracy of the fitness tracking.
Fedora 42 After Install Guide
This getting started guide will help quickly set up Fedora 42 Workstation after a fresh install. This is my personal guide that has been revised through numerous Fedora releases and thoroughly vetted by the Linux community.