Articles by: Jonni Bidwell

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Articles by: Jonni Bidwell

Best IDE for Python of 2023

By Jonni Bidwell last updated 17 January 23

Updated We feature the best Integrated Development Environments (IDE) for Python, to provide a simple way to run and test code with python.

Brave browser review

By Jonni Bidwell, Lindsay Pietroluongo published 18 August 21

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Updated Brave does everything you need it to do, but without bells and whistles, can it succeed in catching your attention?

Set up your own Slack-like chat system on Linux

By Jonni Bidwell published 27 February 21

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Use the proprietary Slack chat and collaboration platform? Drop it in favour of the feature-rich open source solution that’s always under your control.

Trisquel 9.0 review

By Jonni Bidwell published 25 February 21

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A Linux distro for those who take software freedom seriously.

Ubuntu 20.10 review

By Jonni Bidwell published 25 February 21

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Probably the world’s most popular Linux distribution. Now with a smoother Gnome desktop and even more Snaps.

Enso OS 0.4 review

By Jonni Bidwell published 22 February 21

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Swapping out Xfce’s window manager for elementary OS’s proves most pleasing to hybrid fan Jonni Bidwell.

Manjaro 20.1.1 review

By Jonni Bidwell published 22 February 21

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The latest point release of the ever-popular Arch-based distro. Available in Xfce, Gnome and KDE flavours. More suited to Intermediate users than beginners.

LinuxFX 10.6 review

By Jonni Bidwell last updated 24 November 21

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An uncannily Windows-looking distro aimed at users shifting to Linux. It’s based on long time LXF fave Linux Mint and includes a considerable number of popular applications (and Microsoft Teams).

Easy OS 2.4.1 review

By Jonni Bidwell published 23 January 21

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An experimental, lightweight, container-friendly distro. Based on Puppy Linux via Debian Buster.

How to build a Linux-powered smart home

By Jonni Bidwell published 9 January 21

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Wiseguy Jonni Bidwell has some tips on making our homes and home offices smarter, with the latest FOSS offerings.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system review

By Jonni Bidwell last updated 1 July 20

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Ubuntu is back and it’s better than ever.

Dell XPS 13 9360 Developer Edition review

By Jonni Bidwell published 2 March 17

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Ignore the name – this Linux laptop isn’t just for developers.

Bodhi Linux review

By Jonni Bidwell published 25 February 17

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A lightweight Ubuntu-based distro which uses its own bespoke Moksha desktop.

Zorin OS 12 Core review

By Jonni Bidwell published 22 February 17

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An Ubuntu-based distro aimed squarely at users comfortable with Windows or MacOS.

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