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About Justin Pot

Justin Pot is a technology journalist based in Portland, Oregon. He loves technology, people and nature – and tries to enjoy all three whenever possible. You can chat with Justin on Twitter, right now.

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7 Reasons Zenwalk Should Now Be On Your Radar

Seven years ago this operating system was among the top ten on DistroWatch; these days ZenWalk is obscure at 113th place. So not many people noticed when, earlier this year, a new version came out.

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Linux-Loving Slack Users: Here's an App For You!

Get a working Slack client for Ubuntu, complete with notifications and an independent icon. ScudCloud is the unofficial Slack client Ubuntu users have been looking for.

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The Linux Ghost Flaw: Everything You Need To Know

The GHOST vulnerability is a flaw in a vital part of every major Linux distro. It could, in theory, allow hackers to take control of computers without the need for a username or password.

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Automate Mac Settings Depending On Your Location With ControlPlane

You use your Mac differently at home than you do at work. What if it knew the difference between these contexts, and set itself up accordingly?

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Turn Your NAS Or Windows Share Into A Time Machine Backup

Use your NAS, or any network share, for backing up your Mac with Time Machine.

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7 Ways to Make Your Mac Start Up Faster

Is your Mac taking forever to boot? Here are several ways to speed it up.

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How to Increase Your Virtual Desktop Space

Feeling overwhelmed by all the windows you need open for various tasks or jobs? If this windows clutter causes you stress, virtual desktops are for you.

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How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 8

Looking to get a particular program off your computer? Whether it's a desktop or a modern app, here's how to do that on Windows 8.

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Use Google By Default and 5 Other OS X Yosemite “Fixes"

If you've installed OS X Yosemite, you might be enjoying all the new features. Then again, you might not be.

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Watch Mystery Science Theatre and Other Classic TV for Free Right Now

For every cord cutter. Watch classic TV shows – like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Twilight Zone – or beloved cult classics – like The Weird Al Show and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 – free of charge.

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Faster, Sleeker, Better: How To Switch From Chrome/Firefox To Safari

Thinking about using Safari on your Mac, but worried you might lose features and bookmarks? Here's a quick guide to comfortably moving to Apple's web browser, without missing out.

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Pop Ups on Your Mac? How to Stop Them Once and For All

They break your focus, get in the way and sometimes baffle you. Why won't these pop ups go away?

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The Best Built-In Mac Tips You've Never Heard of, According to Reddit

There's a surprising number of things your Mac can do out of the box, if you only know how.

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How to Sync Your Google Calendar Appointments With Windows 8

Microsoft encourages you to use the Windows 8 default calendar app. We show you how to access Google Calendar in Windows 8 the easy way.

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6 Ways to Make the Most of Using Multiple Monitors on a Mac

Connected your Mac to a second monitor? Make the most out of it by following these valuable tips.

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Apple Tax: Why Do Macs Hold Their Resale Value?

You've probably heard it before: Macs may cost more, but they hold their value. Is this true, and if so why?

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10 Things You Need to Know About Yik Yak

Yik Yak is an app that lets anyone post anonymous messages visible only to others nearby. But what does Yik Yak actually do?

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TV Channels Are Dead: Why Sling Isn't The Future Of Sports TV

Kids don't watch channels; they watch shows. Worse, TV channels have been an obstacle for comprehensive coverage of live sports events. Sling doesn't solve that.

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Emulate Classic DOS Games Right In Your Browser For Free

Play retro DOS games in a couple of clicks, thanks to The Internet Archive.

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Gamify Your Life Better With These HabitRPG Tips

This web app makes improving yourself actually addictive. Whether you're just starting out your quest or are a long-time adventurer, learn to use it better with these insider tips.

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