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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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What Is A Nandroid Backup and How Exactly Does It Work?

You need that backup at the ready.

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4 Great Flight Simulators From A Forgotten Gaming Genre

Flight simulators can be great fun to play, but you don't really hear of any others besides the main three options: Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and FlightGear (which I wrote about a while back). While these three are certainly great, there're far from the only ones you should consider when looking at the flight simulation genre. Here are four other flight sims that are sure to get your attention.

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4 Reasons You Should Re-Open Your Facebook Account Today

"That's it! I'm deleting my Facebook today." Have you ever said that? It might be time to reconsider.

Nexuiz: A High Quality Futuristic Shooter With Linux, Mac, And PC Support

Linux gaming has recently seen an increase in popular titles, but that doesn't mean that it didn't have good games before the arrival of Steam. Nexuiz is one of several such titles that remains a popular game to play on Linux for both old and new users.

Google Glass Review and Giveaway

We were lucky enough to get a pair of Google Glass to review, and we're giving it away!

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5 Ways You Can Make And Mine Bitcoin Currency

The revolutionary and controversial method of payment has been making headlines. There are plenty of reasons why you might want to start performing transactions using Bitcoins. But first, you have to earn some for yourself.

Boost Productivity With These Excellent Google Spreadsheet Scripts

If you use a spreadsheet application to crunch data, then custom scripts could be the master key. Start rolling with these excellent Google Spreadsheet scripts and make use of your data in new ways.

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2 Ways To Encrypt Your Files From Your Browser

Do you want to send a file across the Internet to a friend or coworker? You'll want to encrypt that file, but in the quickest and easiest way possible.

You Can Have It All: Enlightenment Is A Light Linux Desktop Environment That Looks Good

Enlightenment deserves a little more attention because it's a worthy Linux desktop environment that could fit the needs of many people.

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Create Scalable Graphics With Open-Source, Cross-Platform Tool Inkscape

Why does professional graphics editing software have to cost an arm and a leg? How about a free alternative to handle scalable vector graphics. See how Inkscape gives Adobe Illustrator a run for its money!

4 Ways to Speed Up Your Linux PC

Is your Linux setup not as speedy as you'd like? Here's how to speed it up.

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Google Nexus 5 Review and Giveaway

Approximately a year after Google released the Nexus 4, the company behind Android has come out with its successor -- the Nexus 5.

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7 Windows 8.1 Upgrade Issues & How To Fix Them

Windows 8.1 is more than a Service Pack. The significant Windows 8.1 upgrade has been reported to cause several issues during and after the update. We show you how to fix the most common ones.

Create The Ultimate Transportation System in OpenTTD

OpenTTD, is easily accessible, free, and available for all major platforms.

Want Dance Dance Revolution On Your Computer? Try StepMania

Forget karaoke or game titles like "Just Dance" -- the best way to make fun of yourself and exercise has been playing "Dance Dance Revolution."

Team Fortress 2: The Free-to-Play Steam Game You Must Play

Is Team Fortress 2 just a quick game to test graphics and performance, or is it a game worth playing repeatedly?

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