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Sam Writes Security

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

I Wish Someone Had Told Me This Before I “Learned” Linux

Why most people never actually learn Linux — even after years of using it

Feb 02, 2026 · 4 min read · 1,056 claps paywalled #learn-linux #beginner-linux #linux-command-line

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

The Hidden Advantage of Using Linux No One Talks About

It’s not speed, security, or customization—it’s something most beginners overlook.

May 06, 2026 · 2 min read · 477 claps paywalled #open-source #linux #ubuntu

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Understanding systemd in Linux: The System That Starts Everything

When a Linux computer starts, a lot happens before you even see the login screen.

Mar 08, 2026 · 1 min read · 229 claps paywalled #linux #ubuntu #systemd

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Before I Install a Linux App, I Check These 5 Things

A practical workflow for understanding what software is actually doing on your system.

May 11, 2026 · 3 min read · 166 claps paywalled #programming #linux #cybersecurity

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SA Sam Writes Security · Writers’ Blokke

The Origin of Squid Game: How a Rejected Idea Became a Global Obsession

The story of a struggling writer, a decade of rejection, and the TV show that nobody believed would succeed.

Jun 01, 2026 · 5 min read · 153 claps paywalled #squid-game #tv-series #korea

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Why the Linux Desktop Still Hasn't Taken Over the World

For more than two decades, people have predicted that Linux would become a mainstream desktop operating system. So why hasn't it happened…

Jun 26, 2026 · 5 min read · 151 claps paywalled #linux #programming #cybersecurity

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

The Origin of Ubuntu: How a South African Entrepreneur Changed Linux Forever

The remarkable story of a millionaire, a trip to space, and a mission to make Linux accessible to everyone.

Jun 09, 2026 · 4 min read · 146 claps paywalled #linux #cybersecurity #programming

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

What Actually Happens When You Run a Command in Linux

Most of us use commands. Few understand what the system is actually doing.

May 07, 2026 · 2 min read · 130 claps paywalled #programming #linux #open-source

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Why The Linux Terminal Isn't Going Anywhere

Practical, quick, automation-friendly until our voices do the job and sudo becomes obsolete.

Jul 03, 2026 · 4 min read · 102 claps paywalled #linux #open-source #cybersecurity

Why The Linux Terminal Isn't Going Anywhere

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Why Linux Has Become the Operating System Behind the AI Revolution

The reason the world’s biggest AI companies rely on Linux instead of Windows.

Jun 08, 2026 · 3 min read · 102 claps paywalled #linux #cybersecurity #programming

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Flatpak vs AppImage vs Snap: Why Linux Has Three Different Ways to Install Software

If Linux is all about choice, why does installing an application feel so different from one distribution to another?

Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read · 97 claps paywalled #linux #programming #cybersecurity

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Linux Under the Hood #1: What Is a File? The Simple Idea That Powers Every Linux System

Before you can understand directories, links, permissions, or filesystems, you need to answer one deceptively simple question: what exactly…

Jul 12, 2026 · 5 min read · 74 claps paywalled #linux #programming #open-source

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

The Different Ways You can use Linux on a Windows Host

Windows has fun and interesting options for you to Run Linux .

May 21, 2026 · 7 min read · 51 claps paywalled #programming #cybersecurity #technology

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SA Sam Writes Security · Writers’ Blokke

Here’s Why Websites Are Not Case Sensitive

Taking You Back to Grammar Class With a Twist

Jul 12, 2026 · 5 min read · 50 claps paywalled #google #internet #website

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SA Sam Writes Security · Let’s Talk Anime!

One Piece 2026 Guide: When New Episodes Air, Why the Long Wait, and How the Schedule Has Changed

Everything you need to know about the anime’s production, pacing, and upcoming Elbaph Arc.

Feb 23, 2026 · 4 min read · 50 claps paywalled #one-piece #anime-news #arc-elbaph

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Wayland Is Replacing X11—Here's Why Linux Is Finally Moving On

After nearly four decades, Linux is saying goodbye to one of its oldest technologies. But what exactly is Wayland, and why does replacing…

Jul 07, 2026 · 4 min read · 49 claps paywalled #programming #cybersecurity #linux

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

What Actually Happens When a Linux System Boots

From the bootloader to systemd, here’s what Linux is actually doing before you even see the login screen.

May 12, 2026 · 4 min read · 46 claps paywalled #linux #programming #cybersecurity

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Nitrux Linux: The Ambitious Operating System That Wants to Redefine the Linux Desktop

With an immutable architecture and a bold vision for the future, Nitrux isn’t just another Linux distribution — it’s a complete rethinking…

Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read · 45 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #linux #programming

Nitrux Linux: The Ambitious Operating System That Wants to Redefine the Linux Desktop

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Tails 7.8 Arrives With Critical Security Fixes — And Says Goodbye to Thunderbird

The privacy-focused Linux distribution patches dangerous kernel vulnerabilities while making a surprising change to one of its…

Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min read · 45 claps paywalled #linux #programming #open-source

Tails 7.8 Arrives With Critical Security Fixes — And Says Goodbye to Thunderbird

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

The Best Windows Experience is When You’re Using Linux

On a VM.

May 29, 2026 · 5 min read · 34 claps paywalled #linux #programming #cybersecurity

The Best Windows Experience is When You’re Using Linux

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SA Sam Writes Security · Write Your World

Why Strong Passwords Are Not Enough: The Real Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

There’s more to the internet and online security passwords alone don’t cut it.

Apr 11, 2026 · 3 min read · 32 claps paywalled #strong-password #cybersecurity #anonymity

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Linux Under the Hood #2: Why Linux Treats Almost Everything as a File

The famous Linux idea sounds simple, but it explains why the operating system feels so consistent and powerful.

Jul 13, 2026 · 6 min read · 25 claps paywalled #linux #programming #cybersecurity

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People Don’t Read Online Anymore — They Scan

How the Internet Changed the Way We Consume Information

May 13, 2026 · 2 min read · 10 claps paywalled #internet #world-wide-web #attention

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SA Sam Writes Security · Linux For Everyone

Understanding the Linux File System: Directories Every User Should Know

One of the first things that confuses new Linux users is the file system.

Mar 18, 2026 · 2 min read · 8 claps paywalled #linux #open-source #devops

SA Sam Writes Security · Let’s Talk Anime!

Why Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 MightTake So Long — And Why That Might Be a Good Thing

If you’ve just finished the latest arc of Jujutsu Kaisen, you’re probably asking the same question everyone else is.

May 10, 2026 · 4 min read · 6 claps paywalled #jujutsu-keisen #season-4 #japan