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Teaching With the Whole Computer: Why Kirksville Classrooms Should Consider Linux

2025-10-24
#linux  #schools  #kirksville  #budget  #digital-literacy  Teaching With the Whole Computer: Why Kirksville Classrooms Should Consider Linux

A practical, good-humored look at Windows vs. Linux for K-12 and community college teachers in Northeast Missouri — what the meme gets wrong, what history got right, and how schools can save money while teaching real computer literacy.

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Is It Hard to Switch to Linux? Not Really.

2025-10-23Switchboard Tech Services LLC
#linux  #ubuntu  #fedora  #open-source  #switchboard-tech-services  Is It Hard to Switch to Linux? Not Really.

Switching to Linux is easier than ever. Learn how modern Linux systems work for everyday users — with real facts, examples, and reasons to finally leave Windows behind.

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Linux Compatibility Cheat Sheet by Make, Model & Year (10+ Years of Hardware)

2025-10-22
#Linux  #Compatibility  #Computer Repair  #Refurbish  #Old PCs  Linux Compatibility Cheat Sheet by Make, Model & Year (10+ Years of Hardware)

Pick the right Linux distro for your exact computer: make → model → year range. Mapped to modern (Tier A) and lightweight (Tier B) options, with notes and certified hardware links.

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USB Boot and Firmware Unlock Cheat Sheet

2025-10-22
#usb boot  #bios  #secure boot  #firmware  #repair  USB Boot and Firmware Unlock Cheat Sheet

Field-ready Hugo markdown reference for booting from USB and unlocking firmware protections across every major computer system.

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Can Your Old Computer Run Linux? (Spoiler: Probably Yes)

2025-10-19Switchboard Tech Services
#Linux  #Old Computers  #Refurbish  #Kirksville Tech Help  Can Your Old Computer Run Linux? (Spoiler: Probably Yes)

Most ‘obsolete’ computers are just waiting for a smarter operating system. Here’s how to find one that fits.

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Internet Service Providers in Kirksville, Missouri

2025-10-19
#Kirksville  #Internet  #ISPs  #Tech Services  Internet Service Providers in Kirksville, Missouri

Thinking about internet options in Kirksville? Here’s a detailed list of ISPs with contact info, reputation highlights, and honest insights—no fluff.

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The Art of Making Things Boot (Linux Edition)

2025-10-19
#linux  #usb boot  #bios  #secure boot  #firmware  #tails  #ubuntu  #fedora  The Art of Making Things Boot (Linux Edition)

A practical and slightly mischievous guide to convincing stubborn computers to boot Linux — whether Tails, Ubuntu, Fedora, or anything else with a penguin.

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Building an Offline Tech Toolkit for Rural Missouri

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#offline tech  #ham radio  #resilience  #kirksville  #linux  #emergency toolkit  Building an Offline Tech Toolkit for Rural Missouri

How to stay connected, powered, and productive when darkness or outages strike — from ham radios to Linux laptops and flashlights.

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Full Privacy Real Simple The Tools of the Modern Ghost

2025-10-17Leo Blanchette
#privacy  #tails  #tor  #protonmail  #signal  #security  #encryption  #switchboard tech services  #kirksville  Full Privacy Real Simple The Tools of the Modern Ghost

A comprehensive guide to achieving full digital privacy using Tails Tor ProtonMail Signal encryption and proven operational security practices. Written for normal people who want real privacy.

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How I Host Your Website in Kirksville

2025-10-17Leo Blanchette
#kirksville web design  #porkbun  #opalstack  #html websites  #switchboard tech services  How I Host Your Website in Kirksville

A transparent look at how Switchboard Tech Services builds fast, elegant, and affordable websites using Porkbun, Opalstack, and clean HTML – the right way.

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