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Pipewire vs PulseAudio: What’s the Difference?

Classic PulseAudio or the new Pipewire? What’s the difference? What’s the buzz about Pipewire? Learn in this explainer.

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Intel Processor Naming Changes: All You Need to Know

Intel makes things confusing, I guess. Let’s try making the processor naming changes simpler.

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arm vs aarch64 vs amd64 vs x86_64 vs x86: What’s the Difference?

There are so many terms when it comes to CPU: aarch64, x86_64, amd64, arm and more. Learn what they are and how they differ from each other.

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Colors in ls Command Output: What do They Mean?

Wondering what are those colors in the ls command output? Where do they come from and how to set it? This article answers it all.

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The systemd Controversy: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Debate

Still confused about what is systemd and why it is often at the center of controversy in the Linux world? I try to answer in simpler words.

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What are Exit Codes in Linux?

Unraveling the mystery of exit codes in Linux. Learn what are the exit codes and why and how they are used.

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Linux is Just a Kernel: What Does it Mean?

This is a common question troubling Linux users. It’s also a common question asked in exams and interviews. Here’s all you need to know about it.

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Understanding sources.list in Ubuntu and Debian

Understanding the concept of sources.list in Ubuntu will help you understand and fix common update errors in Ubuntu.

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Battle of the Texts and the Unicode Savior

You never realize that typing text on the computer could be complicated until you have to deal with other languages. See how Unicode helps in such cases.

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LibreOffice vs FreeOffice: Comparing Popular Free Office Suites

LibreOffice and FreeOffice are two popular choices when it comes to a free alternative to Microsoft Office. Here’s how these two office suites are similar and different.

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apt remove vs apt purge: What’s the Difference?

apt remove and apt purge are two similar commands used for uninstalling applications in Ubuntu and Debian. So, what’s the difference?

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Pros and Cons of Using Btrfs Filesystem in Linux

Btrfs is the talk of the Linux town. And if you curious about this filesystem, read about its features and pros and cons over other filesystems like ext4.

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What is a Loop device in Linux?

Seeing too many loop devices in Ubuntu? Learn what are these loop devices and why is it used on your Linux system.

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Understanding the Fork Bomb :(){ :|:& };: in Linux

The :(){ :|:& };: is a popular fork bomb for Linux systems. Learn how it works and what you can do to prevent such a malicious command.

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Linux Mint Release Cycle: What You Need to Know

Here’s what you need to know about the release and update cycle of Linux Mint.

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sudo apt update vs upgrade: What’s the Difference?

apt update or apt upgrade? Do not both of them update your system? What’s the difference between the two similar commands?

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What’s the difference between apt-get upgrade vs dist-upgrade?

The apt-get upgrade and dist-upgrade are both used for upgrading the installed packages. So, what’s the difference?

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What is the Difference Between macOS and Linux?

No macOS is not based on Linux. No macOS is not entirely similar to Linux. Take a look at the similarities and differences between macOS and Linux.

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LibreOffice vs OpenOffice: All You Need to Know?

A comparison of the two of the most popular open source office software that are also similar in many respects. This article explains the similarity and differences between LibreOffice and OpenOffice.

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Package is “set to manually installed”? What does it Mean?

Noticed a “package set to manually installed” message in Ubuntu? Here’s what it means and why you see it for some packages only.

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