My 5 favorite Linux distros that are ready to use out of the box (no setup required)

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware.
PCMag on MSN

Stop paying for VPNs: I built my own in hours with a Raspberry Pi 5

Tired of paying for pricey VPNs? With a Raspberry Pi and a bit of know-how, you can host your own VPN for free. I’ll show you exactly how to do it.
MUO on MSN

I installed these 6 lightweight Linux tools on a cheap mini PC and turned it into a silent home server

Free tools, low power use, and zero noise—this setup actually holds up.
GitHub

Drag files from Windows Explorer into WSL Linux GUI application windows

wsl-drag-relay is a simple small utility that adds a missing feature to WSL in Windows 10/11: to allow dragging a file (or multiple files) from a Windows Explorer window (including the Windows desktop ...
ZDNet

Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI - and they're all free

Sometimes, in Linux, you just need the terminal. You can even manage files within the terminal. These five apps are free and easy to use. Sometimes, a GUI just won't do. For example, I might be logged ...
GitHub

AntheaLaffy/yt-dlp-gui-linux

yt-dlp_linux Linux (glibc 2.17+) standalone x86_64 binary yt-dlp_linux.zip Unpackaged Linux (glibc 2.17+) x86_64 executable (no auto-update) yt-dlp_linux_aarch64 Linux (glibc 2.17+) standalone aarch64 ...