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6 essential Linux desktop features that still haven’t made it to Windows

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By Bobby Jack
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Since its arrival on the scene, Linux has faced a persistent myth that refuses to die: it’s difficult to use for everyday people, especially compared to a more familiar operating system, like Windows. It’s endured so much that many people are unaware of Linux’s desktop benefits. In fact, Linux pioneered many desktop features that are assumed to have been invented by Windows or macOS.
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I use this GNOME Files trick to instantly share any folder across my home network

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By Bobby Jack
| How-To Geek Verified
Sharing files across a network is a must-have feature; so much so that it might just be the reason you set up a home network in the first place. Experienced users may feel comfortable using FTP or SCP from the command line, but many people just want to use their standard GUI file explorer. Samba is a tool/protocol designed to do just that. Set it up, then connect with another computer and you can browse your files just like any other drive.
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This Python drop folder automatically organizes every file I download

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By Bobby Jack
| How-To Geek Verified
It may be one of the most commonly requested types of task, but it’s also one of the more awkward ones. Monitoring a folder to watch for file changes has plenty of practical applications, from image processing to disk management and more complex API programming. While your OS may have some level of provision for this feature, it’s unlikely to be very flexible. With the power of a full programming language like Python in your toolkit, however, you can tailor a drop folder to your exact needs.
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