👋 Hello dev.to! I’m TechRefreshing — Let’s Talk Linux, Open Source & Real-World Tech

Hi everyone 👋

This is my first post on dev.to, so I wanted to start with a simple introduction and explain why I’m here.
I’m TechRefreshing, a long-time Linux user who enjoys testing, breaking, fixing, and finally understanding how things actually work on Linux — not just in theory, but in real-world usage.

🐧 Why Linux?

Like many people, my Linux journey didn’t start perfectly.
I’ve:
• Broken installs
• Faced driver issues
• Struggled with Wi-Fi, GPUs, and dual-boot setups
• Spent hours reading forums just to fix one small issue
But that’s exactly why I enjoy Linux.
Linux teaches you how your system works, and once you get past the initial friction, it gives you control, stability, and freedom that’s hard to match.

✍️ What I’ll Be Writing About Here
On dev.to, I plan to share practical, experience-based content, including:

• 🖥️ Linux distro guides & reviews
(Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, Manjaro, rolling vs LTS — what actually suits whom)
• 🎨 Desktop environments
Especially KDE Plasma — performance, customization, and daily usability
• 🔧 Linux hardware compatibility
GPUs, laptops, cooling, peripherals — what works out of the box and what doesn’t
• 📦 Installation & troubleshooting guides
Written for beginners, but useful for experienced users too
• ⚙️ Performance tuning & real-world testing
Not benchmarks for the sake of numbers, but usability-focused results

All content is based on hands-on testing, not just documentation or specs.

🎯 Who This Is For

If you are:

• New to Linux and feeling overwhelmed
• Switching from Windows or macOS
• Curious about rolling releases or KDE Plasma
• Trying to build or buy Linux-compatible hardware
You’re in the right place.

🌐 More Content Elsewhere

I also write long-form guides and reviews on my website:

👉 https://techrefreshing.com

I’ll be cross-posting some articles here and also writing dev.to–exclusive content tailored for this community.

🤝 Let’s Learn Together
I don’t claim to know everything — Linux is too big for that.
I’m here to:
• Share what I’ve learned
• Learn from others
• Discuss ideas, setups, and best practices
If you have suggestions, questions, or topics you’d like me to cover, feel free to comment. I genuinely read and respond.

Thanks for reading — and happy hacking 🐧🚀