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I automated Linux backups with a simple bash script and cron (and it’s better than a GUI)

Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.

What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

A new Wine update could finally bring Adobe Photoshop to Linux

A developer known as "PhialsBasement" has recently merged several commits into Valve Software's custom Wine build, ...

How to run Windows apps on Linux with Wine - it's easy

Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don't have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here's how to run them on Linux.