Linux Linux: Still Just for Coders? 10 Advantages You're Overlooking In the desktop OS market dominated by Windows and macOS, "Linux" often remains an unfamiliar and daunting name for many. This is likely due to the old stereotype of it being the exclusive domain of developers typing commands into a black screen. However, in 2025, Linux has evolved By Alex • 4 min read
News Microsoft's Masterstroke: The Faster, Smarter Phi-4-mini-flash Arrives Microsoft has unveiled another small yet powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model: Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning. As its name suggests, the core of this model is 'speed' and 'reasoning'. It aims to deliver advanced reasoning capabilities even in environments with limited computing resources, such as smartphones and edge devices. Goodbye, By Alex • 2 min read
People The Architect of Tomorrow: Inside Sam Altman's Grand Blueprint In the heart of Silicon Valley, there is a figure designing the future of humanity: Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. He is more than just the leader guiding the development of artificial intelligence (AI); he is a visionary presenting a bold blueprint to solve the grand challenges facing humankind, By Alex • 3 min read
Photo by Gabriel Heinzer / Unsplash Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Install Done? Just Do These 15 Things. The 15 core secrets to elevate your new Ubuntu 'Noble Numbat' to a pro level. Congratulations on installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Forget complex configurations for now. IT journalist Alex has handpicked the 15 most crucial settings. With just these simple steps, your PC will become significantly faster, By Alex • 2 min read
Photo by Tadas Sar / Unsplash Windows Just Installed Windows 11? 100 Essential Settings to Awaken Your PC Your ultimate guide for the latest Windows 11 (Version 24H2) as of July 2025. Whether you've just unboxed a new PC or completed a fresh OS installation, a small investment of time can unlock the full potential of Windows 11. By disabling unnecessary features and activating hidden conveniences, By Alex • 9 min read
Photo by Solen Feyissa / Unsplash App The AI Tools That Will Change Your Life: A Guide to the Best in Every Field AI is transforming the world. It's no longer a complex technological term but a smart partner that boosts our work efficiency and brings creative ideas to life. If you're feeling lost in the sea of countless AI tools, selectd.tech has curated the very best for By Alex • 3 min read
Photo by Denny Müller / Unsplash App 10 Alternatives to the Mainstream: The Web Browsers Experts Love We use web browsers daily, but our choices mostly boil down to Chrome, Safari, or Edge. While these are excellent tools, they don't encapsulate all the possibilities of the web. For developers, designers, and power users aiming to push their productivity to the limits, better, more specialized alternatives By Alex • 4 min read
Photo by Jake Walker / Unsplash App Top 5 SSH Clients for Windows, Mac, and Linux The SSH (Secure Shell) client is an essential tool for securely accessing and managing remote servers. For developers, system administrators, and network engineers, it's a part of daily life. In the past, specific clients were often tied to a particular operating system (OS), but now, cross-platform clients that By Alex • 3 min read
Linux The Linux Paradox: Is Fragmentation a Curse or a Blessing? The world of Linux is vibrant and diverse, yet it can also be bewildering. This is due to the double-edged sword known as "fragmentation." As of late 2024, there are over 600 active Linux distributions. This number showcases the explosive diversity of the Linux ecosystem, but it also By Alex • 3 min read
Photo by Clint Patterson / Unsplash News Windows 11 Signals '25H2' Update, Putting "Windows 12" on the Back Burner July 6, 2025, selectd.tech – Microsoft has unveiled the first preview of '25H2,' the next annual feature update for Windows 11, outlining its operating system roadmap for the second half of the year. Concurrently, the highly anticipated release of "Windows 12" appears to be effectively postponed. By Alex • 2 min read
Photo by Gabriel Heinzer / Unsplash Linux When Your PC Needs Linux: Who Should Use Linux as Their Daily Driver in 2025? The desktop operating system market has long been a duopoly of Windows and macOS. But beyond these familiar choices lies a powerful alternative once considered the exclusive domain of tech enthusiasts: Linux. Formerly perceived as a world of black screens and white text for experts only, today's Linux By Alex • 4 min read
People The Prophet in the Black Leather Jacket: Jensen Huang is Coding the Future When we talk about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution today, we often think of the marvels of ChatGPT. But do you know where the beating heart that powers it all is located? It's within NVIDIA, a company led for over 30 years by a man whose signature look By Alex • 3 min read