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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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BiggiFi Android TV Stick Review and Giveaway

How smart is the BiggiFi? Let's find out.

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5 Killer Resources For Linux Music Streaming

Do you love listening to streamed music? We show you the five best Linux applications you can use to listen to online music.

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5 Beginner Linux Setup Ideas For Cron Jobs & Shell Scripts

With bash scripting, you can do a complex series of tasks in one quick go so it's great for elaborate and repetitive needs. It's also a great way to get to know terminal.

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How To Benefit From Linux Advancements Now Rather Than Later

Linux development can actually get exciting at times, especially when there are some major changes in a piece of software. However, you may be preventing yourself from benefitting by not making the right decisions.

Lenovo IdeaPad N20P Chromebook Review and Giveaway

The Lenovo IdeaPad N20P is Lenovo’s first attempt at the Chromebook market.

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Improving Linux HiDPI Support For Gnome, KDE, Xfce, Cinnamon And Firefox

Running Linux on a system with a HiDPI display, you may have noticed that everything is either tiny or perhaps just looks weird. We'll help you get a better experience on your HiDPI display.

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Edubuntu Vs UberStudent: Return To College With The Best Linux Distro

School is almost back in session! For Linux users, there are two top-notch distributions out there specifically aimed towards education: Edubuntu and UberStudent.

Toshiba CB35-A3120 Chromebook Review and Giveaway

You can get some really cheap Chromebooks if you're fine with getting an 11.6-inch display.

You Can Now Watch Netflix On Linux Natively: Here's How

It is now possible to watch Netflix on any Linux system, so long as you run the Chrome browser starting with version 37.

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6 Secrets Every Windows User Should Know About Linux

If you're tired of Windows, or don't want to pay for new Windows releases, it's a good time to take a good look at whether Linux can work for you.

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11 Shortcuts For Learning Linux In Record Time

If you'd like to learn Linux, but want some ways to speed up the process, here are ten shortcuts you can use to learn as fast as possible.

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Get A Chrome OS Look With The Budgie Desktop For Linux

You can't ever have enough desktop environments for Linux systems! For each new desktop environment, there's another choice for users that may suit their needs and preferences better than any other solution.

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10 More Tweaks To Make Ubuntu Feel Like Home

Not too long ago we gave you 12 tips on how to tweak your Ubuntu installation. Now, we've come up with another 10 things you can do to make Ubuntu feel even more like home.

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10 Ways to Generate Secure Passwords on Linux

It's crucial you use strong passwords for your online accounts. And you can even get your computer to choose one for you.

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Unity vs. Modern UI: Should You Choose Ubuntu Or Windows 8?

For a good amount of people, the choice between Windows 8 and Ubuntu can primarily come down to the user experience, which is largely attributed to the desktop environment.

ASUS Chromebook C200MA-DS01 Review and Giveaway

The ASUS Chromebook C200MA-DS01 tries to be among one of the most affordable Chromebooks available, while at the same time providing some pretty decent hardware, especially for the price.

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4 Ways Linux Is Spreading Affordable Computing Around The World

Linux is everywhere, and has the potential to be everywhere, including places in the world where computing needs to be extraordinarily affordable. Linux is the perfect solution for this, but why?

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5 Reasons Why New Linux Users Will Love Deepin

There are plenty of Ubuntu-based derivatives that try to solve problems in their own ways, but one distribution that's gaining some special attention is Deepin.

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Linux In Overdrive: How To Get Every Drop Of Performance Out Of Your System

This isn't about making your Linux installation even leaner (although it does make a difference). No, this is all about forcing your hardware to go full-throttle.

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How To Try Ubuntu's Upcoming Desktop Right Now

Canonical is at work on Unity 8, which looks more to revolutionize the desktop shell rather than just evolve it. Here's how you can try it.

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