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joe@matchingbrackets
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Linux + web dev beginner-friendly tutorials on YouTube. Tech stories, Gen X nostalgia, and keeping people safe online. Check out the Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MatchingBrackets
I see a lot of people curious about Linux asking questions about software. In this article, I discuss Microsoft Office and Adobe's Creative Suite and their Linux alternatives. Let me set expectations about using software on Linux. open.substack.com/pub/matching...
#linux, #windows, #mac
Setting Expectations About Linux: Part 1 - Software
In Part One of our "Setting Expectations About Linux" Series, we talk about using software on Linux. A lot of new-to-Linux users are shocked that we don't use the same software as everybody else.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I wish Bluesky could provide more room for our social media and other links. That would be cool. But until then, just to let you know Matching Brackets also has a Blog at Substack so look for more to come matchingbrackets.substack.com?r=70xmhw&utm...
Matching Brackets | Joe | Substack
Welcome to Matching Brackets! I’m Joe — a lifelong tech enthusiast sharing beginner-friendly videos about Linux, front-end web development, and online safety from scammers. Click to read Matching Brac...
matchingbrackets.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I've been having a lot of fun seeing just how big I can make the cursor in KDE. I've gotten really good at it to where the cursor grows bigger than the screen. It's like a personal challenge.
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Look, just hear me out: A Pink Floyd themed Linux distro. Boom. There it is. You know, like Hannah Montana OS if that still exists. But don't make it annoying, make it trippy, yet absolutely functionable. I don't know how to make it, but someone out there does. Just do it justice, y'know?
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thinking of taking a computer break for the Thanksgiving holiday. It's time to watch the Macy's T'giving Day Parade, the Dog Show, and my belly get bigger and bigger. I'm going to enjoy my day surrounded by family and friends. We'll see you guys on Friday. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM