Linux isn't just about picking a distro or desktop environment - it's also about optimizing how you interact with your PC for maximum efficiency.

Polybar is a powerful, customizable status bar that lets you transform your Linux desktop with tailored modules, themes, and interactive controls.

I switched to SMB since iSCSI ghosted me a couple of times, and now I enjoy file sharing with no fear and regrets.

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If you're looking to sync your folders and files to a cloud storage account, you'll find plenty of options in Linux.

Fix SMBv1 file sharing broken over NetBIOS on Windows 11 by re-enabling port 445 and switching to SMBv2 or SMBv3 for secure ...

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Learn how to install and use RustNet, an open source real-time network monitoring terminal UI tool built with Rust.

As many SMBs and enterprises are escaping VMware or Hyper-V environments in to Open source virtual environments such as ...