SimpleGeek is an independent Linux publication for readers who want distro-specific guides that are tested before they go live. SimpleGeek has published hundreds of Linux guides covering Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS Stream, and Linux Mint.
The site is built around practical verification: commands are checked, package sources are reviewed, and version-specific differences are documented when they affect the reader’s workflow. For the full process, see the SimpleGeek editorial policy.
Meet the Author
I’m a longtime Linux user and self-hosting enthusiast who writes from repeated installs, rebuilds, upgrades, and troubleshooting sessions. SimpleGeek is not a vendor support desk, training company, or certification marketing project. It is an independent technical publication maintained by the person writing and testing the guides.
I do not rely on sponsored authority claims or vendor talking points. The site has to earn trust through the work itself: reproducible commands, realistic verification steps, plain-English explanations, method trade-offs, and corrections when upstream behavior changes.
What SimpleGeek Covers
SimpleGeek focuses on server administration, desktop Linux software, containerized workflows, security tools, development environments, and command-line reference material. The most common coverage areas are:
- Server security
- Web servers and application stacks
- Containerization
- Network and command-line tools
- Desktop software
How SimpleGeek Works
Guides are written for readers who want the command and the reason behind it. Installation articles compare package sources when the choice matters, configuration guides explain the verification step, and troubleshooting sections focus on errors that can be reproduced or tied to real package and service behavior.
Terminal outputs come from real sessions. Minor version noise may be trimmed for readability, but the command path, expected result, and troubleshooting direction must reflect tested behavior. When a command, package, repository, or source URL changes upstream, the affected guide is reviewed and corrected.
Who SimpleGeek Is For
SimpleGeek is for users moving deeper into Linux, aspiring system administrators, self-hosters, and intermediate users who want readable distro-specific guidance. The writing stays step by step, but it also explains why commands work so readers can build judgment instead of copying commands blindly.
How SimpleGeek Stays Independent
SimpleGeek is ad-supported through Nitro (Nitropay), operated by Overwolf Ltd, to help cover hosting and operating costs. The site does not run affiliate marketing programs, paid software placements, link insertions, or advertiser-directed recommendations.
Advertisers do not decide what gets covered, which methods are recommended, how guides are tested, or when an article is corrected. When a guide points readers to a package, repository, or tool, it is because that option made technical sense during the review and testing process.
Contact SimpleGeek
If you find a mistake, want to suggest a new article, or need to report outdated steps, use the SimpleGeek contact page. If the issue is specific to one guide, leaving a comment on that article also helps keep the correction next to the affected instructions.
When reporting an issue, include the guide URL, distro version, command you ran, and the exact output or error you saw. Remove secrets and private infrastructure details before sending logs or screenshots.