Bobby Jack
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About Bobby Jack
A technology enthusiast, Bobby studied Computer Science at the University of Southampton before working in a number of roles across industries, from the private sector to the charitable one, at multinationals and startups. He’s helped maintain backend Java servers, designed databases and front-end interfaces, and created a bespoke content management system.
Bobby also enjoys video gaming, and has written for several outlets, including a stint as Editor-in-Chief at Switch Player Magazine and contributions to online magazine, SUPERJUMP. Bobby uses a Mac for day-to-day work and an Android phone for distractions.
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Learning Linux with zero attention span is tricky, but these tips will help you focus
Avoid distractions, create a calming environment, and use simple, effective tools to your advantage.
This is the easiest way to build interactive websites without JavaScript
You don’t need to write your own code to get modern, functional websites with powerful components, smooth animations, and request/response behavior.
5 free games that make learning the Linux command line addictive
Learn new terminal techniques and test your understanding with these fun, interactive tutorials.
The clones of Windows: 6 Linux distros that tried to copy Microsoft’s style
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Moving your Linux home folder to a dedicated drive is the distro-hopping secret I wish I knew earlier
You’ll definitely want to do this sooner rather than later, to smooth the process of switching distros.
KDE Plasma feels faster after you disable this one animation nobody needs
Lots of KDE’s animations are superfluous resource hogs, but this one in particular has me reaching for the off switch.
These 5 immutable Linux distros solve problems Windows users don’t even know they have
A read-only system may sound limiting, but it will free you from dependency hell and irreversible mistakes.
6 essential Linux desktop features that still haven’t made it to Windows
Linux does more with the mouse than you might realize, and it sometimes does windows better than… Windows!
I use this GNOME Files trick to instantly share any folder across my home network
Finally, a method that gives me easy access to files on any computer, even my Android phone.
This Python drop folder automatically organizes every file I download
Drop a file in a folder and have it processed automatically. It feels like magic, but it’s easy to set up—and there’s masses of further potential.
I stopped using the official Google Drive app and switched to this simple terminal tool
Just as good as rsync, but works with Google Drive—and plenty more besides.
This self-hosted dashboard lets me trigger shell commands without typing anything
Anything your command line can do, at the click of a button.
Your Linux kernel keeps getting smarter—here's how
From Rust in the core to much improved NTFS support and better Mac compatibility, your kernel does it all.
The underused Git safety net that can save you from catastrophic code loss
It helps you find missing commits to recover lost work and undo costly mistakes.
This open-source app brings interactive file previews to your terminal—and its great
Yazi’s built-in preview does everything I need, and it can be configured to do even more
These 5 Linux distros finally got DNS privacy right—most others don't
Conceal your tracks and protect against attacks with these distros that put DNS privacy at the forefront.
These 5 distros prove that Linux isn’t immune to bloatware
Memory-hogging processes, unused packages, and gluttonous disk consumption conspire to ruin your Linux experience; don’t let them!
I replaced Spotify with a CLI music player and the only thing I missed was the algorithm
This app is perfect for all-day music sessions, when you just want it to get out of the way.
Why developers are ditching GitHub for Codeberg and self-hosting alternatives
It’s supposed to be a decentralized service, after all...