Short Answer: Not Really.
Fedora 43 — When Bleeding Edge Might Be the Only Stable Option
After Ubuntu blinded me and Kubuntu froze on me, I found myself staring at the one trail I usually avoid: Fedora./
openSUSE Tumbleweed: The Distro I Keep Coming Back To
Every so often, I get the itch to hop distros again. Not because I’m unhappy with what I’m running — I’ve got a setup that mostly works — but because I like checking in on the distros that almost make sense for my daily workflow (and I may be procrastinating over projects). openSUSE Tumbleweed is one of those. I don’t run it full‑time, but I always enjoy dropping into it for a week or two. It’s like visiting a friend who has their life way more together than you do, even if you wouldn’t want to live exactly like they do.
Here’s what keeps pulling me back.
Kubuntu 25.10 — The False Hope
After Ubuntu 25.10 blinded me one too many times, I pivoted to the obvious next step: Kubuntu. Same Ubuntu base, same kernel, but with KDE Plasma — the desktop environment that gives you knobs, dials, sliders, toggles, and enough configuration options to make a mechanical keyboard enthusiast blush.
When “It Just Works” Didn’t
After meeting the two villains of this saga — the Flashbang Bug and the Big Freeze — I started my distro testing with the obvious choice: Ubuntu.
Anker Continues To Fail Me
What was once a trusted brand is… Not.
Linux vs My ThinkBook: A Survival Story
I’m writing a multi part series on my frustrations with Linux. While I have used Linux for a long time, I am still disappointed at the issues that pop up.
The Hiker’s OS Kit: My Personal Linux Distro Lineup
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.