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Danny Stieben

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About Danny Stieben

Danny is a senior at the University of North Texas who enjoys all aspects of open source software and Linux.

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The Most Useful Media Converter For Linux Just Got Better: Meet The New Handbrake

The cross-platform Handbrake utility has gotten a significant update that makes it even better at converting videos between various codecs. Let's check out all of the exciting stuff in the newest Handbrake.

Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook Review and Giveaway

Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops are known as being among the best Windows laptops you can buy; so when Lenovo released a ThinkPad-branded Chromebook, we were eager to see whether the ThinkPad branding was justified.

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Linux VPS Hosting: How to Choose Your Virtual Private Network Host

There are various factors that you need to consider when you're choosing a VPS provider. Instead of naming providers, here's a general guide that will help you choose the right VPS for you.

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Distro Indecision: A Cheat's Guide to Choosing a Linux Distribution

This guide is all about how to pick the right distribution, and how to test them before you actually commit to using it, arguably one of the most difficult steps in getting into Linux.

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Why You Really Want a Linux Virtual Server Instead of a Private Server

We'll show you how to set up your own server, and explain why a hosted virtual private server (VPS) may still be a better choice.

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The Very Best Linux Desktop Environment For Programming: The Secrets Of The Pros

Linux is a great choice for programming, as it's easy to install support for virtually any language you can think of. Programming is simply made easier on Linux. But there's more to it.

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Replace Samsung Apps With These Better Alternatives

Whether you have a Samsung device and want to avoid the built-in apps, or you just want some of those cool Samsung features, these are apps you should check out.

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How to Get Over Your Fear of Failing at Linux

Do you have questions about switching to the world of Linux? If you read this from start to finish, you'll have plenty of answers and tips to succeed at Linux.

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Linux vs. BSD: Which Should You Use?

Both are based on Unix, but that's where the similarities end. Here's everything you need to know about the differences between Linux and BSD.

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Mac OS X Yosemite, From The Perspective Of A Linux User

Mac OS X is used as the poster child for a clean and elegant interface. As a Linux writer, it's my duty to make comparisons amongst Linux distros, but also against the competition.

LG Chromebase Review and Giveaway

Chrome OS is blasting it's way haphazardly onto different form factors – but can it really take on the all-in-one desktop? Here comes the LG Chromebase ($329) to prove it can. Or not.

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How To Get Android Lollipop On Your Nexus Device Right Now

Impatiently waiting for the 5.0 Lollipop over-the-air update? Wait no longer! Get Lollipop on your Nexus device now.

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How To Use openSUSE Factory, The New Rolling-Release Distribution

Now, openSUSE has been automating QA tasks so that systems can test the stability of packages themselves, thus turning Factory into something that has brand new packages and actually has a decent expectation of stability.

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How To Improve Your Programming Career Opportunities

If you're hoping to start, restart, or otherwise improve your programming career, it isn't easy. If you are in college, the time is now. Here are some tips that can take you far.

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Want A Mac OS Look With Linux Power? Have It All With Zukimac, A GTK Theme

It's OK if you enjoy the power of Linux but the aesthetics of Mac OS X. You can get your Linux installation to look more like Mac OS X with the Zukimac theme.

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How To Install The MATE Desktop On Your Linux System

The MATE desktop might well be the right choice for you. If you're interested in using the MATE desktop, here are several ways to get it, including on your favorite distributions.

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Considering Linux? 10 Common Questions Answered

Here are the most common questions that Windows users have about Linux. After going through this list of questions and answers, you should feel much more confident with trying out Linux.

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Elementary OS Freya: The Next Major Update To A Rising Linux Distro

Now, we're getting a glimpse at the first beta of the next released, codenamed "Freya". What's new in Freya, and is it worth upgrading or switching to it from other distributions?

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