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About the Articles & guides category Articles & guides The comments section for articles and guides on linuxblog.io. Also, feel free to share resources from other sources.	0	411	April 15, 2022
DistroWatch: Why Most People Misunderstand the Linux Rankings Articles & guides	0	23	May 2, 2026
Choosing the Best Linux Server Distro 2026 Community Picks distros , sysadmins	7	1748	May 1, 2026
Linux top: Here's how to customize it Community Picks tools , monitoring , command-line	7	1097	April 30, 2026
Free vs. Available Memory in Linux Community Picks web-server , sysadmins	14	2742	April 29, 2026
Best Linux Distro (2026) Community Picks distros	85	11496	April 28, 2026
90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins (updated to 100+) Community Picks tools , command-line Read the full article: 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins (updated to 100+) If you are interested in Linux commands frequently used by Linux sysadmins and power u…	22	8942	April 28, 2026
Why VRAM Can Ruin Your Linux Desktop Experience on Thin and Light Laptops Articles & guides	0	34	April 24, 2026
Immutable Linux Distros: Are They Right for You? Take the Test Articles & guides distros	55	6135	April 22, 2026
Mastering linux date util Articles & guides bash , command-line , tools	12	173	April 20, 2026
Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Explained: What Every Directory Actually Does Articles & guides	0	26	April 19, 2026
How to Upgrade ThinkPad Firmware on Linux (fwupd) Articles & guides	6	230	April 18, 2026
Cache and system cleaning maintenance Articles & guides	24	305	April 18, 2026
Awk Command in Linux: A Practical Guide with Real Examples Articles & guides	2	50	April 17, 2026
Systemd-analyze: Debug and Optimize Your Linux Boot Time Articles & guides	3	32	April 17, 2026
Reduce Disk Writes on Debian & Ubuntu (Server & Desktop) Articles & guides	6	110	April 16, 2026
I was wrong! zswap IS better than zram Articles & guides	9	646	April 16, 2026
10 Best Linux Desktop Environments in 2026 (My Picks) Articles & guides	5	286	April 15, 2026
Rm command in Linux w/ examples Articles & guides command-line , sysadmins	4	12600	April 10, 2026
Linux Server DIY Projects for Beginners Community Picks virtualization , home-network	6	1181	April 8, 2026
Considering WiFi7? Things To Be Aware Of Articles & guides kernel , hardware , wifi	2	50	April 7, 2026
Learn Linux: 4 Devices to boost your Linux skills (2026) Articles & guides home-network , command-line , desktop	14	731	April 4, 2026
Self-hosted Projects That Earn (Make money from your Home lab) Articles & guides	7	647	April 4, 2026
Why Small VPSs Feel Slower Than They Used To Articles & guides	10	90	March 30, 2026
I3wm: Switch to Previous Workspace When Closing Last Window in a Workspace Articles & guides desktop-environments , desktop , window-managers	0	33	March 29, 2026
Linux Server Setup - Part 1: A Beginner's Guide Community Picks distros , sysadmins Read the full article: Linux Server Setup – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide If you are new to Linux, setting up a Linux server is a great way to learn more about Linux and server manage…	5	2929	April 18, 2026
Cloudflare with Discourse: Setup Guide (WAF & Security Rules) Articles & guides	1	29	March 19, 2026
30 Linux Sysadmin Tools You Didn't Know You Needed Community Picks tools , software , sysadmins	3	646	March 17, 2026
List of Linux command-line system information tools Community Picks command-line , tools	1	941	March 17, 2026
50 Linux Text Editors You Should Know About Community Picks software , tools	26	11291	March 16, 2026