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Making Linux a Genuine Windows Replacement

With Windows 8 casting a long shadow over the PC industry and Valve committing to create Linux-based gaming PCs, there's never been a better time to start using Linux. For many users, the Linux desktop is now there -- so many applications have moved to the cloud, hardware support has improved, and the desktop has been polished. You can even watch Netflix and play a variety of games on Steam -- two big holes that have been filled recently.

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Why Used Games Are Not Evil [Opinion]

As a casual gamer I rarely buy brand new games. The number I've ever bought on launch day can be counted on one hand, though GTA V will be added to that short list soon. I usually buy used games weeks, months, or even years after a title is released. As is my right. Or is it? The used games market is under increasing threat, to the point that it may cease to exist over the next few years.

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Can An App Really Help You Sleep Better?

I've always been a bit of a sleep experimenter, having for much of my life kept a meticulous dream diary and studied as much as I could about sleeping in the process. There are a number of apps now on both iOS and Android that claim to help you sleep better by waking you up at a good time. Let me explain how these apps can make such bold claims, and examine if they actually work. You might be surprised.

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Quake Spotter - An Easy To Use Way To Track Earthquakes [iOS, Paid Apps Free]

Earthquakes can be one of the worst forms of natural disasters. For people who live in an area where earthquakes are common, they are a constant threat of which people need to be wary. Some earthquakes have been among the most devastating events in history. It's one of those things that you try not to think about, but the fact is, you need to be prepared if you live in an area where an earthquake could strike.

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Easily Share Free Books With Your Friends Using Ownshelf

Browse the books your friends are reading – or share collections with your friends. You and your friends can download the books to read later. It's called Ownshelf and it's intended to be a way for friends to share freely distributable books. So this is a great tool that may or may not end up being abused by pirates – much like the Internet itself. But enough background: let's see just how Ownshelf works.

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Inspiring Interviews: 7 Websites With Intelligent Conversations To Expand Your Mind

Intelligent picks from the vast web can refresh and inspire our day. And what could be more inspiring than taking a peek into the lives of both ordinary and extraordinary people with insights. Maybe, you can find some sliver of usefulness in the conversations of these achievers. Look upon this as interviews or a talkfest of ideas.

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