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Linux operating systems come in many flavors known as distributions, or “distros” for short. A distro contains the user interface and any necessary applications. One of the most popular and user-friendly Linux distros is called Ubuntu. Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or you’re a…

Before you can get the front buttons working on your Toughbook CF-18 or CF-19 running Linux, you will need to download panasonic-hbtn.zip (credit to Heiher for developing the code on which this was based). Click here to download panasonic-hbtn.zip Step-by-step: How to install an…

We all know that Toughbook laptops are built to last, serving long after their  Dell and Acer cousins retire to the scrap yard. I am currently typing on an old CF-29 MK4, pulled from the shelves of the BJCS warehouse. It's about ten years old at the time of this writing, but even after a rough…