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Dibakar Ghosh

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Contributor Since January, 2024
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Linux, ai, Productivity
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About Dibakar Ghosh

Dibakar Ghosh joined How-To Geek in January 2024, where he explores the intersection of technology and productivity. He writes about Generative AI, cross-platform solutions, and how modern operating systems are evolving with AI integration. His coverage spans Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a focus on helping readers optimize their digital workflows.
 

He began his writing career in 2016 with WordPress tutorials, eventually expanding into the digital marketing space where he continues to work as a marketing professional. With a Bachelor's in Science (Mathematics), a passion for movies, and nearly a decade of experience in digital marketing, Dibakar's approach to content is both analytical and empathetic. He always tries to put himself in the reader's shoes and break down complex topics into easy-to-understand guides.
 

Outside of testing productivity apps and AI features, you'll find him catching the latest Nolan, Villeneuve, or Fincher film on opening night. He's also a big audiophile and usually lost in the progressive soundscapes of Porcupine Tree and Manchester Orchestra. In short, Dibakar is your go-to writer at How-To Geek for understanding how technology can enhance your productivity across any platform.

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Some Linux Distro screens.
I Tested 10 Popular Linux Desktop Environments, Here's How I Rank Them
Open Source

I looked at everything from power user to lightweight desktops.

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Tux jumping from a Windows laptop to an Ubuntu Cinnamon laptop.
5 Ways Ubuntu Changed How I Use My PC
Ubuntu

Ubuntu offers a very different and unique user experience compared to other mainstream operating systems.

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Linux mascot on a desk next to a laptop.
5 Ways I Fight Linux’s App Gap and Use All the Software I Need
Apps & Web Apps

Five steps to help bridge the Linux app gap and transition your entire workflow.

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A laptop displaying the Super Productivity logo on the screen, surrounded by task lists, a target with an arrow, a rising arrow chart, a clock, and a checklist, all set against a blue background.
Why I Ditched Paid Productivity Apps for This Free Open-Source Alternative
Windows

An app that lets you get more work done without costing a dime.

A laptop on top of some school books, with the Linux mascot next to it wearing a graduation cap.
Why My Kids' First PC Will Run Linux
Open Source

Why end up on Linux when you can start with it?

58
The Linux mascot, with a puzzled expression and one flipper on his chin, stands in front of a glowing Arch Linux logo, surrounded by neon question marks on a blue gradient background.
5 Signs You're Ready to Make the Leap to Arch Linux
Open Source

Is it time for you to use Arch, by the way?

15
The flashdrive included with the Kubuntu Focus Ir14.
I Installed KDE Plasma on Ubuntu (And Quickly Regretted It)
Ubuntu

Linux might be highly customizable, but sometimes you end up customizing the wrong way.

13
Arch Linux logo with some distros in the background.
The 5 Easiest Arch Linux Distros to Get Started With
Open Source

Now you too can use Arch, btw!

12
Illustration of a Windows 11 laptop and logos of some open source apps around it.-1
5 Reasons I'm Switching My Software to Open Source Alternatives
Open Source

Open source is where using free products doesn't mean you're the product!

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Tux Linux scared looking at a virus
9 Myths About the Linux Terminal You Should Stop Believing
Linux & macOS Terminal

Time to stop treating it like a terminal illness.

17
Linux mascot at the center of the screen with some featured images of articles beside it.
9 Linux Distros I've Used Over 9 Years—Ranked
Open Source

The distros that left me cold versus the ones that had me coming back for more.

34
Linux mascot flying happily above the clouds with the Windows logo behind.
Why I Switched to Linux From Windows (It Wasn't the Bugs or Updates)
Linux

It was the powerful features and functionalities.

22
Linux mascot coming out of a laptop screen holding some bills, with a few Linux distros in the background.
All Linux Is Not Free: 5 Distros That Ask for Your Money
Open Source

Convenience always comes at a cost!

7
Linux mascot on a globe holding a flag.
These 5 Reasons People Hate Linux Are Exactly Why I Love It
Open Source

It's all a matter of perspective!

27
Linux mascot sitting next to a laptop with a security shield beside it.
5 Things I Do on Linux to Make It More Secure
Cybersecurity

Because Linux might be safer, but not invulnerable.

7
Linux mascot wearing sunglasses with a terminal in the background.
These 5 Distros Show How Customizable Linux Really Is
Linux

Linux lets you bend it to your will.

2
A laptop with Windows on the left, another laptop with Linux on the right, and files being transferred between them.
How I Manage Files in My Linux-Windows Dual Boot PC
Storage

They may refuse to recognize each other, but you can make them work together.

2
Person using a laptop with an open email and a read receipt icon.
Why I Want Email Read Receipts (and You Might Too)
Web

Fight fire with fire, and trackers with trackers.

4
A messy Windows 11 desktop polluted with random files and folders.
Why I Like a Messy Windows Desktop
Customization

Another instance of where being the contrarian is better!

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A laptop with a bar graph and the Linux mascot running above it, with some Linux distros blurred in the background.
5 High-Performance Linux Distros for Modern PCs and Laptops
Open Source

Who says Linux is only for old and weak systems?

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