Making the switch to Linux has never been easier, as Microsoft continues to bloat or break Windows 11 on a routine basis.

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Ah, the holidays. No matter what manner of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kickin’ back and collecting your thoughts for the coming year.

On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver. If you’re reading this column, you’re likely in the same role—the family IT person. As more stuff has become “gadget-fied,” from garage openers to ...

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