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The 11 Best Debian-Based Linux Distributions

Love Debian but want an alternative better suited to your needs? Here's a list of the best Debian-based Linux distros for you to try.

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How DEB Packages Are Backdoored and How to Detect It

Did you know attackers can modify the scripts packaged in a DEB file to gain unauthorized access to your PC? Here's how DEB packages are backdoored.

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How to Configure a Firewall on Debian With UFW

Take the first steps toward securing your Debian machine by installing UFW and configuring some basic firewall rules.

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How to Download and Install TeamViewer on Linux

Need to remotely access another computer or accept remote access to your Linux PC? Here's how to use TeamViewer on Linux.

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The Top 12 Must-Have Apps for Debian Users

Installing Debian on your PC is a cinch, but finding apps to install afterward is tough. Here's a list of the best Debian apps to install on your PC.

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What’s New in Debian 12.1? Features and Bug Fixes to Look Out For

Debian 12.1 is now available to install, with a bunch of new features and bug fixes.

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12 Things That Are Easier to Do in the Linux Command Line

Sometimes it's just faster and easier to use the command line on Linux. Who needs a GUI, anyway?

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10 Things to Do After Installing Debian on Your PC

Whether you've installed Debian on your computer or in a virtual machine, here are some necessary things you should do post-installation.

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How to Upgrade to Debian 12 "Bookworm" From Debian 11 "Bullseye"

With the new Debian 12 release finally available, many Linux users are looking forward to upgrading their Debian 11 installation to the new release.

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Emmabuntüs: A Friendly Debian Derivative for Older Hardware

If you're looking for an easy-to-use, educational Linux distro that can run on old hardware, consider installing Emmabuntüs.

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GNOME 44 Lands With Major New Features

The latest version of the popular Linux desktop has some major improvements. When will users get their hands on it? It depends on their distro.

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Vanilla OS Makes Major Shift from Ubuntu to Debian

Ubuntu's changes have left a sour taste in some Linux users' mouths. Can Vanilla OS satisfy their sweet tooth with an unstable Debian version?

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Debian Makes Major Change, Will Include Non-Free Firmware in Future Installers

The next version of Debian will work more easily with Wi-Fi adapters out of the box. Is it an acceptable compromise on software freedom?

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SpiralLinux Fixes Frustrating Hardware Suport Issues in New Version

Version 11.220925 of SpiralLinux adds some much-needed desktop and Wi-Fi tweaks, but will it get lost in a sea of Debian desktops?

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Why Debian Might Include Non-Free Firmware in Future Releases

Debian needs to move with the times. Including non-free firmware improves usability, but does it breach the open-source philosophy?

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What Is SparkyLinux? The Midweight Debian Alternative Explained

SparkyLinux is a mid-weight Debian-based Linux distribution that aims to make Debian a user-friendly operating system for everyone.

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5 Major Linux OS Distributions That You Can Now Install on Raspberry Pi

Wondering which operating system to install on your Raspberry Pi? Start with these well-known Linux distros.

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New Version of Raspberry PI OS Lands as Supply Chain Frustrations Mount

The new version of the single-board computer OS lands with desktop and networking enhancements, but good luck actually buying one.

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MX Linux 21.2 "Wildflower" Lands, Keeping Things Simple

The latest Debian-based distro doesn't break new ground, so why is it stealing Ubuntu's thunder?

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How to Fix the "add-apt-repository: command not found" Error on Ubuntu

A lot of users bump into the "add-apt-repository: command not found" error when adding repositories on Ubuntu/Debian. Here's how you can fix it.

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