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My Portable Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck

1 Oct 2026 1 minute read 0 comments sanfoneiroo $0.21

Who would have thought that a study device would become my main travel computer? I decided to leave my heavy PC at home and travel with just my Raspberry Pi 400, a tablet running VNC as a monitor, and a powerbank. What started as a purchase focused...

I Tried antiX, Puppy and Bodhi on My Old Netbook

13 Sep 2026 3 minute read 1 comment SkyLords $0.01

I have an old netbook and that I wanted to bring back to life instead of leaving it unused. The machine has an Intel Atom N455 running at 1.66 GHz, with 1 core, 2 threads and only 2 GB of RAM. By today's standards, this is extremely limited hardware,...

Linux: Cooking Experiences With Different Distros So Far

3 Jun 2026 13 minute read 4 comments WinterYeti $0.08

I've been a big fan of Linux OS distros ever since Windows pissed me off royally with its move to subscriptions and the fact that I build older hardware computers as a cheap hobby. It fits right into my mentality of finding new purpose for things peo...

The Screenless Influencer: How I'm Building My Book with Linux, Scribus and $0.12 Tips

8 May 2026 1 minute read 0 comments floc1960 $0.12

Today, something important happened on my desk. A piece of paper came out of my printer. It wasn't just a test; it was the birth of a real book. I started the day with a "broken" computer. Updates were blocked, security keys were failing, and everyth...

I Stopped Chasing Big Money — And That’s When I Started Thinking Clearly

20 Apr 2026 1 minute read 0 comments floc1960 $0.17

For a long time, I believed the dream. You know the one. Apps that promise easy money. Mining games. “Passive income” systems that look simple at the beginning… and slowly ask you for more time, more attention, or even money. I tried some of them....

France Drops Windows? The Open-Source Shift Explained

11 Apr 2026 2 minute read 4 comments CondividiSulWeb $0.12

France is quietly pushing toward a major transformation in its public sector IT strategy, and the implications could ripple far beyond its borders. While there is no official nationwide ban on Windows, the growing adoption of Linux-based systems with...

The School of Obedience: Why They Teach You Linux but Hide the Keys to Your Financial Freedom

3 Feb 2026 2 minute read 3 comments floc1960 $0.05

I have been using Linux on my Lenovo for years. I appreciate its logic, its robustness, and the fact that it is open source. It is a tool that many schools and universities now include in their programs as a symbol of "technological innovation." But...

The Silent Revolution: How AI and Open Source are Reclaiming the Modern Office

23 Jan 2026 1 minute read 1 comment floc1960 $0.04

Beyond the hype: Why the combination of Linux and AI is the ultimate tool for the independent mind. In a world dominated by big tech corporations and subscription-based software, a quiet revolution is taking place. For years, we have been told that t...

Why Schools Teach Linux but Computers Come with Windows: The Hidden Tyranny of the Software Industry

17 Jan 2026 1 minute read 2 comments floc1960 $0.07

In many schools across Catalonia—and indeed around the world—students are introduced to Linux Mint, a free and open-source operating system praised for its educational value. Yet, paradoxically, the computers these children use often come pre-install...

Why I Decided to Throw Windows 11 in the Trash (and Breathe Again with Linux)

15 Jan 2026 3 minute read 5 comments floc1960 $0.13

  There comes a moment when you stop "trying to fix things" and you simply decide to change direction.   That moment came for me with Windows 11.   I’m not going to do the usual dance of "maybe the next update will solve it" or "perhaps I configured...