10 Linux features you should be using to get the best performance and functionality

Linux is powerful, flexible, and can do just about anything.

However, to really get the most out of Linux and your computer(s), there are certain skills and habits you need to bolster; otherwise, you're not really enjoying the riches that can be mined from Linux. 

Also: 8 ways I quickly leveled up my Linux skills - and you can too

Trust me, there are riches in that open-source operating system.

So, if you want to get serious about this, read on and consider these tips as essential to getting the most out of those computers.

1. Configure keybindings for special keys

I've been using Linux for 30 years and have found keybindings essential. A keybinding is simple: you bind a key to an action. Don't mistake this for keyboard shortcuts, because keyboard shortcuts involve multiple keys that are assigned an action. What I'm ...