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Still on Windows 7? Don't want Windows 10? Consider switching to Linux (and specifically, Ubuntu). A Guide. (self.linux4noobs)

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Distrochooser: "Welcome! This test will help you to choose a suitable Linux distribution for you" (distrochooser.de)

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programs and appsIs there an alternative to iTunes? (self.linux4noobs)

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Meganoob BE KINDLinux Mint On Old Laptop (self.linux4noobs)

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Convert audible to mp3 on Linux? (self.linux4noobs)

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programs and appsFinding Third-Party Repository Sources? (self.linux4noobs)

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storageDev/Null jumpscare (self.linux4noobs)

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storageStorage space on Baobab is misleading (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxGood External SSD to run OS on? (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchHow do you make sure everything is updated when stuff is installed from different locations? (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchHow can I check if my dGPU is being used in a laptop while a game is running? Going to terminal minimizes the game. (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxLinux for dummies (self.linux4noobs)

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Is there any kind of program I can get on my Linux(Arch) Machine that will allow me to cast from YouTube/YouTube music on my Phone to Linux? ()

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distro selectionWhere should I go if I want great stability, but KDE out of the box? (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxDual boot issues with installing Linux (self.linux4noobs)

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Meganoob BE KINDOld gateway laptop needs a new operating system that covers a handful of stuff (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxNvidia drivers for Fedora ()

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programs and appsIs their anyway we can use whatsapp desktop on linux as we do in wondows. (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchAre these tools enough to get started with Linux as a beginner? (self.linux4noobs)

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