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  • GEEKOM IT13 Max Linux Review: Pop!_OS & openSUSE Tested

    Is the GEEKOM IT13 Max worth buying? In this review, I test its hardware, configuration options, gaming performance, Geekbench results, and Linux compatibility with Pop!_OS and openSUSE Leap 16.

    Discover where this powerful mini PC shines, its biggest weakness, and which configuration you should choose.

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  • SteamOS 3.8 Review: Everything You Need To Know

    SteamOS is no longer limited to the Steam Deck—and it could completely change Linux gaming on desktop PCs. In this video, I explore the full SteamOS experience, from installing and launching games to system updates, settings, purchasing games, and using the Linux-based Desktop Mode.

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    For a walkthrough of the entire installation process, check out my SteamOS beginner guide!

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  • My Actual Linux Setup Revealed: What I’m Using Now

    What Linux distributions, hardware, and software do I actually use? In this video, I share some of the Linux distros, laptops, desktops, server operating systems, and applications that currently support my workflow.

    You’ll learn which Linux distributions I’ve been using lately, why keeping an alternative distro in mind can be useful, and which distro I prefer for Linux servers. I’ll also show you some of my current computer hardware and briefly discuss several Linux apps and tools I use.

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  • GB vs GiB: The Shocking Truth About Storage Sizes

    GB vs GiB and TB vs TiB—what’s the difference? Learn why storage sizes often appear incorrect, how SI and IEC prefixes work, and which units accurately describe your SSD, hard drive, and computer storage.

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  • Make Arch Linux Better: 10 Post-Install Tweaks

    Just installed Arch Linux? This Arch Linux post-install guide covers 10 essential steps for building a secure, optimized, and fully functional desktop – including Pacman, Flatpak, CPU microcode, firewall configuration, SSD TRIM, multimedia codecs, Bluetooth, printers,the AUR and more!

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  • How to Create a Linux VPS on Linode (Step-by-Step Guide)

    Learn how to create a Linux VPS on Linode from start to finish in this beginner-friendly tutorial. I’ll walk you through deploying a Linode instance, choosing the best data-center region, selecting a Linux distribution, comparing VPS plans and costs, and configuring your server.

    You’ll also learn how to enable Linode’s optional backup service and securely access your new Linux server using both the browser-based Lish console and SSH. Whether you’re building a web server, development environment, home lab, or cloud-hosted Linux project, this guide will help you get started quickly.

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  • Teleport: How to Secure SSH Access (Simple Step-by-Step Guide)

    Secure your Linux servers with Teleport, a modern Zero Trust access platform that provides a more secure alternative to traditional SSH access. In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll learn how to install Teleport, configure a Teleport control plane, enroll Ubuntu servers, and securely connect to your infrastructure through both the web interface and the Teleport client.

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    Thanks to Teleport for sponsoring this tutorial! Check out Teleport and secure your Linux servers with a modern Zero Trust access platform that provides a more secure alternative to traditional SSH access.

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  • UFW Made Easy: Complete Getting Started Guide

    Learn how to secure an Ubuntu server with UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) in this complete, hands-on Linux firewall tutorial. We’ll install UFW, configure secure default policies, create firewall rules, protect SSH, allow Apache traffic, limit connections, manage subnets and port ranges, enable logging, and explore the GUFW graphical interface.

    Whether you’re a Linux beginner, system administrator, homelab enthusiast, or server administrator, this practical guide will help you understand how UFW works and how to use it safely. You’ll also learn the difference between deny and reject, how to check active rules, and how rate limiting can help protect SSH against brute-force attacks.

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  • How to Install SteamOS on a PC – Complete Guide

    Learn how to install SteamOS on a desktop PC and transform your computer into a dedicated, console-style gaming rig. This step-by-step SteamOS installation guide covers compatible hardware, system requirements, creating a bootable USB installer, booting the installation media, and installing SteamOS from start to finish.

    Whether you’re building a custom Steam Machine, repurposing an old gaming PC, or looking for a Linux gaming alternative to Windows, this tutorial will help you get started.

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  • The COSMIC Desktop Spin of Fedora 44 is Fantastic!

    In this video, I take a full look at the Fedora 44 COSMIC spin — Fedora’s official release of the COSMIC Desktop Environment. I cover a first look at the interface, a bit of the history behind COSMIC, its standout auto-tiling feature, and why I made the switch to Fedora COSMIC as my daily driver. If you’re curious whether Fedora COSMIC is worth using in 2026, this review breaks it down for you.

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