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Linux Mint 22.1 Upgrades Weekend

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I run Linux Mint as my desktop and laptop operating system. It is free, open-source, and runs well on older hardware like mine. They released a terrific upgrade with some new and updated features so I have installed it on both of my machines and they run very well. I can do everything on Linux that I can do on Microsoft Windows without the bloat and slowdown.

Among the many things I like is when Linux Mint does an upgrade it doesn’t take forever to set up. I use Linux Mint 22.1 for web browsing, media, word processing, and playing games like Tetris and Solitaire and much more. So, It’s been fun setting things up and customizing the look on both machines.

Many machines are going to be without support from Microsoft as Windows 10 support ceases soon. I suggest Linux Mint for anyone who needs a fresh, modern operating system to keep their older machines running. There is a lot of support out there to help you get it running and use it for everyday tasks and the like.

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A Fresh Look For My Blog, Thanks To An Older Theme

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I finished (for now) renovations on my blog. I am using the 2015 Default WordPress theme. It features a sidebar on the left instead of the more common right side. With some coding and creativity, you can make a 10-year-old theme look current. I used the Firefox browser to make all my edits and to research ways of manipulating the fonts and colors. It’s good to change things up every now and then. Please check it out when you have a moment.

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Changed My Linux Distro Again, Welcome Back to #Xubuntu

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Inspired by fellow blogger Robin I have switched my Linux distribution back to Xubuntu 18.04 from Ubuntu 19.04. This is due in part to Ubuntu not wanting to load properly. Xubuntu also uses fewer system resources and is very customizable without a lot of tweaking. I added a few apps for audio, photo management, photo editing, a calendar that syncs with Google and a few other things. I can always add more things as I need it too. Like Robin said its like coming home to a familiar neighborhood.

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Firefox Quantum – A Killer New Browser From Mozilla #firefox #quantum

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Firefox is back in a serious way with the new Quantum browser. I have already installed it on my Ubuntu Linux desktop and its fantastic. It continues the historic brand in a all new way. This browser is speedy, intuitive and very well designed. Bravo Mozilla, you are back in a bold, new, fresh way.

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Chrome and Firefox, The Best Browsers for Blogging

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If you are using Internet Explorer or its predecessor then you aren’t experiencing the blogosphere at its best. For years Microsoft dominated the desktop/laptop but not any more. Chrome and Firefox are the two browsers to use these days for just about anything. Some apps and websites are still dependent on them but that is changing as the tech landscape is changing. In terms of rendering, speed, security and compliance the products from Mozilla and Google are the best. So if you are blogging or reading blogs, Chrome and Firefox are the way to go. WordPress, Tumblr, Squarespace, work just fine using Chrome and Firefox.

This blog is primarly written and updated by Chromebook so using Chrome is what I recommend. Also this blog is best experienced with a broadband connection. I don’t know anyone using dial-up much anymore.

Keep on blogging whether it be on desktop, laptop, tablet or phone.

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Instant Inquiry: Web Browsers

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People still use desktop computers with various operating systems. So we will need a browser to access the Interweb. When you need to access the web what browser to you use. There are choices out there and we all have our preferences. Is it Firefox, Chrome, IE, Opera, Safari or other for you?