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Plasma (aka KDE Plasma) is one of the best desktop environments on the market today. It's equal parts beauty and efficiency. It's instantly familiar and easy to customize. But did you know that the ...

“How do I get my desktop icons back on Windows? My nephew was playing around with my laptop, and now my desktop is blank except for the start button on the lower right. I’m sure I’ll smack my forehead ...

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