Bloggers And Their Operating Systems

Everyone probably knows by now that they can get their quota of blogging done on any operating system.

When it comes to doing anything else, people will have their unique preferences as to which operating system will fit their needs.

In my case, I never hid the fact that I use Arch Linux for all of my computing needs and that the only time that I would venture outside of the world of Linux is to test the beta versions of the Jetpack mobile app on my Android smartphone.

Anyway, today we are going to do an in-depth discussion on some of the operating systems that bloggers use for creating their blog posts.

A Lot Of Bloggers Use Windows For Blogging

Where operating systems are concerned, Microsoft Windows is the dominant force (It has become a household name).

Regarding the usage of Microsoft Windows, they are either on Windows 10 or Windows 11.

By the way, there are a handful of Microsoft Windows users who are still using Windows 7; they are still using it because:

• It was the best version of Microsoft Windows that they had ever used.
• They hate Windows 10 and Windows 11.
• Their computer is too old to run Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• They cannot afford to buy themselves a new computer.

Sorry, Windows 7 users; you are putting yourselves at risk because Windows 7 no longer receives security updates.

Why should you do any sort of blogging on an operating system that is insecure?

From a logical perspective, you should not!

If you insist on using Microsoft Windows, I recommend buying a computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11.

And, if you cannot afford to buy a new computer and it is too old to upgrade to Windows 11, I recommend that you install Linux on it.

One of the distributions that I like to recommend to newcomers to Linux is Linux Mint.

Why?

Because Linux Mint is very user-friendly.

Anyone who would like to know how to go about installing Linux Mint on their computer should read, How to Install Linux Mint (The Simplest Way Possible) by Abhishek Prakash.

Dear friend, I want you to do your blogging on a safe and secure operating system and not one that is so insecure that you risk having your password stolen each time you log into your WordPress account.

A Lot Of Bloggers Use macOS For Blogging

People who hate Microsoft Windows and prefer to use a less problematic operating system, usually gravitate towards macOS.

In all honesty, I really cannot (and will not) feel any hatred for those who have invested their money in an iMac or a MacBook Pro (Their intention is to do their blogging without experiencing all of the technical issues that Microsoft Windows users face).

Regarding macOS, I would want bloggers to use the versions of macOS that are still receiving security updates from Apple and, of course, avoid using those that no longer receive security updates.

People who use an iMac or a MacBook Pro for blogging are usually well off financially. In the event were their devices have reached a stage where they longer receive security updates from Apple, they will replace them with newer models.

By the way, if you are the tech-savvy type of person who has an old Apple computer hidden away somewhere in your storeroom, you can bring it back to life by installing Linux on it; the article, How to install Linux on a Mac by the folks over at HelloTech will provide you with step-by-step instructions.

Some Bloggers Use ChromeOS For Blogging

Yes, there are people who use ChromeOS for blogging purposes.

And, why in God’s/Goddess’s name that a person would choose to use a Chromebook in the first place?

Well, it so happens that there are many reasons why a person would decide to go the Chromebook route; they range from:

• The affordability of Chromebooks; the starting price for a Chromebook is way less than a laptop computer with Microsoft Windows or macOS on it.
• Being easy to use; the layout of ChromeOS is intuitive (Anyone who has ever used a computer before should be able to find their way around a Chromebook).
• Chromebooks are well-known for their long battery life (Which is a plus for those people who do most of their blogging outdoors).
• Chromebooks’ security; they have built-in virus protection and they receive automatic security updates.
• Users (especially those who rely heavily on the Google ecosystem) have on-the-go access to services like Gmail, Google Drive and Google Docs.
• Users enjoy utilizing Google’s cloud-based storage.

Hey, if you like ChromeOS and it is your sort of thing, you might as well continue using it (That is provided that your Chromebook is still receiving updates).

Unfortunately, there will come a time when your Chromebook’s regular updates will come to an end; if you are a new Chromebook user and you wish to learn more about this, you should read, Check When Your Chromebook’s Update Will Stop.

Some Bloggers Use Linux For Blogging

Now, you should not be surprised by the fact that there are people who use Linux for blogging (After all, I often talk about blogging on my laptop computer with Arch Linux installed on it).

Linux is highly reliable; it works well on both new and old computers.

Some bloggers are known to utilize the following distributions of Linux for blogging:

• Ubuntu
• Ubuntu MATE
• Linux Lite
• Manjaro Linux
• Fedora
• Debian

For the record, the Linux distributions that I have mentioned here are only a proverbial drop in the bucket (There are hundreds of them and the number seems to be increasing at an exponential rate).

A Small Handful Of Bloggers Use FreeBSD

Believe it or not, there are people who use FreeBSD (Therefore, it should not come as a shocker that there are bloggers who use it).

Who the hell uses FreeBSD?

Well, for starters, people who use FreeBSD are the tech-savvy ones (They are the Jedi of the computer world).

FreeBSD is often used by those people who are:

• System administrators.
• Hardcore computer enthusiasts.
• Serious about security, a stable system and performance.

Sorry, FreeBSD is not for the average computer user.

Anyone who is interested in jumping on the FreeBSD bandwagon should know exactly what they are doing.

Many Bloggers Use Android For Blogging

Currently, WordPress has countless users who blog via their smartphones (They access their WordPress blogs via the Jetpack mobile app installed on their Android smartphones).

Apparently, the future of blogging has gone in the direction of mobile (Those who do not use their smartphones to publish their blog posts use their tablets).

Android is a popular choice among many smartphone and tablet users because:

• It is readily available (You can choose among the many brands for the device that fits your needs).
• It allows Google fanboys and Google fangirls to gain access to Google’s services — services like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube and Google Docs.
• It allows them to do many internet-related things while they are on the go.

If you are an Android user, I strongly advise keeping your smartphone’s security updated.

All Android users that are sincerely interested in keeping their smartphones safe and secure should read, How to Keep Your Android Safe From Viruses by Ray Ali.

Also, I am strongly against anyone using a version of Android that is no longer receiving security updates.

Many Bloggers Use iOS For Blogging

The iPhone is viewed by many as a premium handheld mobile device (It should be premium because they paid a premium price for it too).

Those who are comfortable with Apple’s ecosystem will, of course, gravitate towards using an iPhone.

After all, they blogged on their iMac or their MacBook Pro without experiencing any technical issues with their Apple device.

The blogger who uses iOS is usually the type of person who:

• Is serious about their privacy.
• Is a proud user of Apple products.
• Is someone who has lots of money to spend.

Most people who blog via their iPhone had great things to say about it.

Some Bloggers Use iPadOS For Blogging

Those bloggers who are deep into the Apple ecosystem are known for using their iPad with iPadOS for blogging.

On a positive note, the iPad has a much larger screen real estate; which makes it perfect for blogging.

If I were given the choice of using an iPhone or an iPad for blogging, I would choose the iPad.

Why?

Because I would be able to type out blog posts faster on its virtual keyboard — one that is way larger than that of the virtual keyboard on the iPhone.

Final Thoughts

Bloggers from around the world blog happily on various operating systems.

No matter which operating system you use for blogging, it is advisable to keep it fully up-to-date.

And, out of curiosity, what operating system do you use to create and publish your blog posts?

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