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

Best Excel online course of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 31 October 25

Updated We list the best Excel online courses, to make it simple and easy to Expand your skills using Microsoft's spreadsheet software.

Best alternative to Windows of 2025

By Alex Cox last updated 13 October 25

Updated Check out these unique alternative operating systems you can install on your computer, from the sublime to nostalgic to the bizarre.

Best USB bootable distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 13 October 25

Updated We list the best USB bootable distros, to make it simple and easy to recover data, work from home or install new software.

Storm Proxies review

By Stefan Ionescu last updated 23 September 25

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 17 September 25

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

Best NAS & media server distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 17 September 25

Updated We list the best NAS & media server distros, to make it simple and easy to setup a storage and streaming server, whether for business or personal use.

Best Arch Linux distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 16 September 25

Updated We list the best Arch Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to find the best security tools for penetration testing.

Best Linux distro for Windows users of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 15 September 25

Updated We list the best Linux distros for Windows users, to make it simple and easy to make the leap from Windows machines to Linux.

Best lightweight Linux distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 15 September 25

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

Best Linux repair and rescue distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 15 September 25

Updated We list the best Linux repair and rescue distros, to make it simple and easy to recover your Linux OS.

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Best endpoint protection software of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 11 September 25

Updated We feature the best endpoint protection software, to make it simple and easy to protect and manage security on mobile devices as well as desktops.

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Best Photoshop courses online of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 14 August 25

Updated We list the best Photoshop courses online, to make it simple and easy to either learn or expand on your existing skills at Photoshop with these free and paid-for courses.

Best Linux server distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 13 August 25

Updated We list the best Linux server distros, to make it simple and easy to choose and manage the Linux distro that's most suited to your server needs.

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Best Linux firewall of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 7 August 25

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.

Best Linux terminal emulator of 2025

By Alex Cox last updated 6 August 25

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

Best Linux distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 6 August 25

Updated We list the best Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to choose which Linux OS is most suitable for users of varying expertise and for the range of functions required.

Best Linux remote desktop client of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 4 August 25

Updated We list the best Linux remote desktop clients, to make it simple and easy to connect with Linux servers remotely.

Best Linux distro for developers of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 4 August 25

Updated We list the best Linux distros for developers, to make it simple and easy for coders and programmers of all levels of experience to develop their projects in secure environments.

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Best Linux distro for privacy and security of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 4 August 25

Updated We list the best Linux distros for privacy and security, to make it simple and easy to prevent PC damage and data loss from malicious content online.

Best forensic and pentesting Linux distro of 2025

By Mayank Sharma last updated 25 July 25

We list the best forensic and penetration testing Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to detect vulnerabilities in your IT infrastructure for the security experts.

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The Best Web Browsers for 2025: Expert Recommendations for a Superior Internet Experience

By Benedict Collins last updated 24 July 25

Updated We list the best web browsers to help your browse the internet and better control your online privacy and security.

Google Chrome Enterprise Review: Features, Usage, and Competition

By Mayank Sharma published 24 July 25

Updated Read our thorough review of Google Chrome Enterprise and see our experience in using its features, options, and security protocols before you use it for your business.

Phoenix Browser Review: Features, Usage, and Competition

By Desire Athow last updated 24 July 25

Read our detailed review of the Phoenix browser to gauge if this fast and feature-rich browser is worth your time or not.

Epic Browser Review: Features, Usage, and Competition

By Desire Athow last updated 24 July 25

Updated Our detailed review of the Epic browser will help you judge this easy-to-use and secure browser’s suitability for your needs.

Maxthon Browser Review: Features, Usage, and Competition

By Desire Athow last updated 24 July 25

Updated Check out our detailed review of Maxthon to see how its diverse range of features and beginner-friendly interface can be a game-changer for you.

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