Jonni Bidwell

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Best IDE for Python of 2025

By Jonni Bidwell last updated

Updated We list the best IDE for Python, to make it simple and easy to use an Integrated Development Environment for coding with Python.

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LinuxFX 10.6 review

By Jonni Bidwell last updated

An uncannily Windows-looking distro aimed at users shifting to Linux. It’s based on long time LXF fave Linux Mint and includes a considerable number of popular applications (and Microsoft Teams).

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Trisquel 9.0 review

By Jonni Bidwell published

A Linux distro for those who take software freedom seriously.

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Set up your own Slack-like chat system on Linux

By Jonni Bidwell published

Use the proprietary Slack chat and collaboration platform? Drop it in favour of the feature-rich open source solution that’s always under your control.

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Ubuntu 20.10 review

By Jonni Bidwell published

Probably the world’s most popular Linux distribution. Now with a smoother Gnome desktop and even more Snaps.

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Enso OS 0.4 review

By Jonni Bidwell published

Swapping out Xfce’s window manager for elementary OS’s proves most pleasing to hybrid fan Jonni Bidwell.

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Manjaro 20.1.1 review

By Jonni Bidwell published

The latest point release of the ever-popular Arch-based distro. Available in Xfce, Gnome and KDE flavours. More suited to Intermediate users than beginners.

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Easy OS 2.4.1 review

By Jonni Bidwell published

An experimental, lightweight, container-friendly distro. Based on Puppy Linux via Debian Buster.

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How to build a Linux-powered smart home

By Jonni Bidwell published

Wiseguy Jonni Bidwell has some tips on making our homes and home offices smarter, with the latest FOSS offerings.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system review

By Jonni Bidwell last updated

Ubuntu is back and it’s better than ever.

Dell XPS 13 9360 Developer Edition review

By Jonni Bidwell published

Ignore the name – this Linux laptop isn’t just for developers.

Bodhi Linux review

By Jonni Bidwell published

A lightweight Ubuntu-based distro which uses its own bespoke Moksha desktop.

Zorin OS 12 Core review

By Jonni Bidwell published

An Ubuntu-based distro aimed squarely at users comfortable with Windows or MacOS.

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