How to validate a business idea in 8 steps
Sep 25, 2026 / By Bruno S. / 13 min Read Summarize with: To validate a business idea, gather evidence that real people will pay to solve a specific problem before you commit…
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8 best Node.js hosting: Top platforms for performance and scalability
Jun 19, 2026 / 12 min Read Summarize with: Node.js apps need more than basic web hosting. Static sites and PHP-based platforms like WordPress can sit idle between requests. Node.js applications run differently:…
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From TECO to Neovim: 50 Years of Text Editing on Unix and Linux
Every so often, something surfaces in the LinuxCommunity.io forums that deserves a wider audience. Generally it is a question, a solved problem, or a quick tip. But occasionally a member shares something that…
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DistroWatch: Why Most People Misunderstand the Linux Rankings
If you spend any time in Linux forums, you’ve seen DistroWatch’s Page Hit Ranking cited as proof one distro is “more popular” than another. It isn’t. The DistroWatch Page Hit Ranking (PHR) is…
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A New Home for MATE Desktop Users and Some Long Overdue Forum Updates
A few days ago I received an email from Eric Marceau, a longtime member of the ubuntu-mate.community forum, reaching out to ask whether LinuxCommunity.io would be willing to accommodate a group for MATE…
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Linux Desktop: Do we need better Workspace Management?
In my earlier article, “Linux: We Need Tiling Desktop Environments,” I advocated for more desktop environments with built-in tiling features. That article sparked valuable discussion in the comments section, and recently the topic…
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Firewalla Gold Plus vs. Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max
In the market for a multi‑gigabit firewall/router, two names come up repeatedly: Firewalla Gold Plus and Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM Pro Max). Both cost around $600 USD, sit at or near…
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Elementor vs WordPress: Which one is better for creating a website?
Nov 05, 2025 Summarize with: WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that provides the underlying architecture and core functionality for your website. When using WordPress without a page builder, you primarily…
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Linux Troubleshooting: These 4 Steps Will Fix 99% of Errors
I’ll admit, I hesitated a bit before writing this post. The whole point of this linuxblog.io and linuxcommunity.io forum is to bring together like-minded Linux users and professionals so we can troubleshoot, share…
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Dual-Boot Linux and Windows: 5-Minute Install Guide
Dual-booting Linux alongside Windows lets you choose either operating system at startup, giving you the best of both worlds on one PC. This quick guide will show you how to set up a…
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Choosing the Best Linux Server Distro 2026
Choosing a Linux server distribution for your projects can be a daunting task, especially with the many options available. This guide aims to simplify your decision-making process by highlighting the key features and…
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10 Lock Screen Apps for Linux (and Counting)
Locking your screen isn’t just a formality; it’s a vital line of defense for privacy and security. An unlocked workstation is an open invitation to data exposure and other risks. I recently came…
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Network Rack for Small Office (Build Guide)
Last week I walked into an empty 5 × 4 ft storage room. By the end of the week, that blank space held a fully functional network core designed to keep a small…
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Remove Snap Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS
The first thing I did after installing Ubuntu 22.04 LTS was to remove Snap and its snap packages completely. I’m not proud of that approach, as I have nothing against snap packages per…
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We’re Giving Away a T-Shirt Every Month — Join our Community to Enter!
Big news for LinuxBlog.io readers! Starting this month, we’re launching a monthly giveaway — and it’s all made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Better Stack. Thank you for 15…
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Firewalla Blue Plus Review by Ben Isai
I’d like to start off by thanking @hydn for the opportunity to enter and win this FWB+. Table of Contents Background I really enjoy homelabbing and playing with Linux (Servers/Networking devices). I have a few mini PCs, Raspberry…
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Linux: We need Tiling Desktop Environments
The Linux ecosystem is renowned for its diversity and flexibility, boasting a wide array of distributions (distros) catering to various user needs. However, while there are around a hundred popular and actively maintained…
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Pinging.net – a new quick way to monitor your internet connection
What do you do when you question whether your internet connection is working, or not? I built Pinging.net to be a fast and convenient way to monitor your internet connection. How does pinging.net work?…
