Articles by Mayank Sharma

With almost two decades of writing and reporting on Linux, Mayank Sharma would like everyone to think he’s TechRadar Pro’s expert on the topic. Of course, he’s just as interested in other computing topics, particularly cybersecurity, cloud, containers, and coding.

Articles by: Mayank Sharma

Storm Proxies review

By Stefan Ionescu last updated 11 December 24

Updated Storm Proxies delivers on the basics at a reasonable price but you'll find more features elsewhere.

Oxylabs Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Stefan Ionescu last updated 10 December 24

Updated Oxylabs may be a bit more than the competition but this proxy service offers plenty of features and lots to learn.

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Best Linux firewall of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 10 December 24

Updated We list the best Linux firewalls, to make it simple and easy to set up and manage a more advanced firewall for your Linux PC or IT network.

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Best file hosting service of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 6 December 24

Updated We list the best file hosting services, to make it simple and easy to share files online with friends, family, and work colleagues

Best Linux terminal emulator of 2024

By Alex Cox last updated 5 December 24

Updated We list the best Linux terminal emulators, to make it simple and easy to manage and input commands on your Linux machine.

Best Linux distro of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 4 December 24

Updated We list the best Linux distros, to make it simple and easy for you to find the one that best suits your level and needs.

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Best HTML online course of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 2 December 24

Updated We list the best HTML online courses, to make it simple and easy to improve your website design and development skills, from beginner to advanced level.

Cloud hosting vs shared hosting: What's the difference?

By Neal Thoms, Mayank Sharma last updated 2 December 24

Fasthosts' Neal Thoms explains the key differences between web hosting options

What is managed WordPress hosting?

By Nick Schaeferhoff, Mayank Sharma last updated 2 December 24

Updated A look at a different way of handling hosting for the world’s most popular CMS.

Best Linux remote desktop client of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 28 November 24

Updated We list the best Linux remote desktop clients, to make it simple and easy for remote access from your Linux machine.

Best Linux distro for developers of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 27 November 24

Updated We list the best Linux distros for developers, to make it simple and easy to ensure you have a simple, stable, and secure environment for coding and programming.

What is application hosting?

By Mayank Sharma last updated 27 November 24

We explain application hosting, along with the advantages, costs, and selecting an application hosting platform.

Best online course to learn Spanish of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 19 November 24

Updated We list the best online courses to learn Spanish, to make it simple and easy to start speaking Spanish, for both beginners and advanced users.

Best Linux distro for privacy and security of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 18 November 24

Updated We list the best Linux distros for privacy and security, to make it simple and easy to lock down the security on your PC against cybersecurity threats.

How to host a website

By Rob Clymo last updated 17 November 24

It’s never been easier or cheaper to host a website as our simple guide reveals.

Best Arch-based Linux distro of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 12 November 24

Updated We list the best Arch-based Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to find the best flavor of this popular security distro according to your needs.

Best lightweight Linux distro of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 7 November 24

Updated We list the best lightweight Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to run a simpler Linux OS on older x86 computers.

Best Linux distro for Windows users of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 7 November 24

Updated We list the best Linux distros for Windows users, to make it simple and easy for users to move from using Windows to Linux computers.

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Best endpoint protection software of 2024

By Benedict Collins last updated 1 November 24

Updated We feature the best endpoint protection software, to make it simple and easy to protect your business IT network from intrusions and hack attacks.

Best Linux distro for small business of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 30 October 24

Updated We list the best Linux distros for small business, to make it simple and easy to set up a simple, secure and stable alternative to Windows to power your computers or servers.

Best JavaScript online course of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 21 October 24

Updated We list the best JavaScript online courses, to make it simple and easy to learn and develop your programming skills in JavaScript, from beginner to advanced level.

Best COBOL online course of 2024

By Mayank Sharma published 15 October 24

Updated We list the best COBOL online courses, to make it simple and easy to learn the legacy COBOL programming language online.

Best Linux distro for education of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 7 October 24

Updated We feature the best Linux distros for education, to make it simple and easy to use computer-based learning materials, in a way that's affordable and accessible.

Best Linux distro for power users of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 26 September 24

We list the best Linux distros for power users, to make it simple and ease for advanced Linux users to fully customize their Linux experience.

Best Word online course of 2024

By Mayank Sharma last updated 23 September 24

Updated We list the best Word online courses, to make it simple and easy for new users to learn their way around the software, and for more advanced users to improve their skills.

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