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Prominent Computex sign runs Windows 7, as Microsoft insists we move on from Windows 10
By Matt Safford published
A day before Computex officially starts, I spotted a sign near the main entrance that is running a version of Windows from 2009.

How To Hibernate your Linux computer: Unlike sleep, it uses no battery
By Les Pounder published
Learn how to enable hibernation for your PC and laptop running Linux

My week with Linux: I'm dumping Windows for Ubuntu to see how it goes
By Avram Piltch last updated
Here's what it's like to live with Linux as my desktop OS.

How To Check Your Disk Usage in Linux
By Jo Hinchliffe published
Explore how to check disk usage using the df and the du commands and learn how a variety of simple arguments can enhance your workflow.

How To Change File or Directory Permissions via the Linux Terminal
By Jo Hinchliffe published
Use the chmod command to change permissions from the command line.

How to manage your Linux resources with Mission Center
By Les Pounder published
Manage and review your Linux system resources, processes and apps using Mission Center.

How to View Your Command History in Any Linux Operating System
By Jo Hinchliffe published
Often overlooked, history is an archive of all the commands that our user has typed. But what can we do with these commands and what tools can we use?

HarmonyOS replacing Windows on Huawei laptops — delivers connectivity across the ecosystem
By Jowi Morales published
Huawei's HarmonyOS 5 set to replace Windows on its laptops starting May 19
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