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When “It Just Works” Didn’t

January 20, 2026December 29, 2025 by Chris Marts

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.

Linux vs My ThinkBook: A Survival Story

January 20, 2026December 28, 2025 by Chris Marts

The promise of Linux on modern hardware is often painted as a revolutionary act of freedom. But as I found out with my Lenovo ThinkBook and a Ryzen 7530U processor, sometimes that revolution feels more like a war of attrition.

Fedora 43 After Install Guide

January 21, 2026October 7, 2025 by Chris Marts

The newest version of Fedora is blasting off with a refreshed after install guide.

Ubuntu 25.10 After Install Guide

January 21, 2026October 7, 2025 by Chris Marts

This getting started guide will help quickly setup your system after installing the latest release of Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka.

The Linux Laptop Quest, Part 6: The Great Return — Why the Acer Swift Go 16 Went Back
On paper, the Acer Swift Go 16 (Meteor Lake) looked like the perfect finish line for my Linux Laptop Quest. With a gorgeous 100% sRGB display and a second SSD slot, it handled Fedora and Ubuntu like a pro. But in the quiet of a high school classroom, the 'jet engine' fans and a frustrating keyboard layout proved that specs aren't everything. Here is why the search continues—and why a ThinkPad X1 Yoga is next.
How to Compress Images on Fedora Before Uploading to WordPress
Learn how to compress images on Fedora before uploading to WordPress. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to reduce image file size on Linux using jpegoptim, ImageMagick, and WebP tools to improve site speed and SEO without relying on plugins.
The Decision: Standing at the Edge of the Buy Button
After weeks of comparing ThinkPads, Latitudes, EliteBooks, and the Acer Swift Go 16, I’m finally at the edge of the Buy button. Part 5 of my Linux Laptop Quest captures the hesitation, the clarity, and the final checks before committing to my next daily driver.
The Front‑Runner: Why the Acer Swift Go 16 Keeps Calling My Name
The Acer Swift Go 16 wasn’t on my radar — until it quietly outperformed every other contender. Part 4 of my Linux Laptop Quest breaks down why this matte touchscreen, dual-NVMe, Linux-friendly machine keeps calling my name.
The Contenders: ThinkPads, Latitudes, EliteBooks, and the Consumer Curveballs That Almost Won
ThinkPads, Latitudes, EliteBooks, and Yogas — I gave each a fair shot in my Linux laptop search. Part 3 of the series breaks down why they almost won, what held them back, and how the Acer Swift Go 16 quietly rose to the top.