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Building a Homework Center, Media Station, and Family PC on a Budget A Frosty’s Place Guide to Saving Money, Reviving Old Tech, and Taking Back Control Tech Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive Let’s cut through the noise. Families today are told they need brand‑new laptops, tablets, subscriptions, and accessories just to keep up with school … Read more

Debian 13 Trixie

I’ve been using Linux for about fifteen years. I started with SUSE, moved to Elementary, flirted with Ubuntu, and eventually settled into Debian. What pulled me into Linux was the freedom to customize almost every part of the operating system, combined with its simple “it just works” nature. Whenever I could use Linux, it made … Read more

Windows 10 End of Service

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🧊 Windows 10 End of Service: What It Means for the Average Consumer 📅 When does Windows 10 support end?Windows 10 reached its official end of support on October 14, 2025.That means Microsoft no longer provides: 🧨 What “End of Support” Actually Means for Regular Users🛡️ 1. Security Risks Increase Over TimeAfter October 14, 2025, … Read more

Installing a Raspberry PI OS

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❄️ Why a Raspberry Pi? A Beginner’s Journey Into Endless Possibilities For years I tinkered with computers, hardware, and random tech projects — but somehow I never touched a Raspberry Pi. It just wasn’t on my radar. Then one day I picked one up for fun, thinking I’d try a simple project just for giggles. … Read more

Storage Drive problems

❄️ The Complete Guide to Cleaning, Fixing, and Troubleshooting USB Drives USB drives take a beating. We use them for Linux distros, Windows installers, boot tools, file transfers, and backups — and eventually they start acting up. Before you toss a drive in the trash, you should know that most USB problems can be fixed. … Read more

Linux just works

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❄️ Why I Use Linux Everywhere — And Why You Might Want To I use different machines for different jobs: a Windows laptop for writing and web work, a Linux/Windows desktop for gaming, and an old micro-computer hooked to my TV running Linux as a full home-theatre system. That tiny box has become my music … Read more

Upgrading your PC

How to Swap RAM in a Desktop Computer (And Why You’d Want To) Upgrading your PC by RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to breathe new life into a desktop computer. Whether your system feels sluggish, struggles with multitasking, or you’re preparing it for heavier workloads like gaming, … Read more