Opinion

Ubuntu's new opt-in, open-source telemetry is a win-win for Linux users - here's why

The collection of user data has become a contentious issue for people worldwide. Fortunately, Canonical has shown how it can be done right.
MUO on MSN

I automated my entire Linux desktop — and I didn’t have to touch the terminal once

Launch AutoKey and navigate New>Script to create a blank text-based script in the left panel. I then used Open URL actions ...

I've used Linux for decades, but I'd switch to FreeBSD for this one feature

I'm not gonna lie: I don't give FreeBDS (or any of the BSDs) the attention they deserve. The reason for that is simple: I'm a Linux guy. But isn't FreeBSD Linux? It looks like Linux, it smells like ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Using grep: 5 game-changing command examples

With -w, grep will match “error” but skip things like “errors” or “terror.” The difference can be subtle, but when you’re ...
The Conversation

The science of human touch – and why it’s so hard to replicate in robots

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors’ Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global ...