How To Enable LTE on The Nexus 4 (It Can Be Done)
Did you know that the Nexus 4 actually has LTE functionality? The absolute truth is that yes, it does in fact have LTE, no matter what Google or anyone else may try to tell you. There are plenty of reasons as to why Google doesn't advertise the LTE functionality and why they try to make it harder for you to enable it. I'll tell you all of this as well as how to get LTE enabled, how to go back to a stock, non-LTE configuration, and any other important information that you need to be aware of at any point of the process.
Arch Linux: Letting You Build Your Linux System From Scratch
For Linux power users, it's highly desirable to be able to completely customize your system. Sometimes, that can be best achieved from the start -- by piecing together the components that you'd like to include on your system. This way, as there are usually multiple programs that achieve the same result in different manners, you can pick those applications which you're most fond of. Most common desktop distributions don't make this high level of customization very possible (as it's not ideal and more difficult), but Arch Linux isn't like most distributions.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: Better Than Red Hat?
Recently, I took a closer look at Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or "RHEL", to see how good of an enterprise desktop operating system it really is. However, Red Hat isn't the only company in the Linux enterprise desktop market -- there's also SUSE. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, or "SLED" costs $120 for a one-year subscription, and offers different technologies and software to get the job done. But just what can SLED offer, and how is it different to Red Hat's offering?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux: A Rock Solid Desktop Distribution For Companies
Not too long ago, I covered CentOS, a free operating system that is rebuilt from packages of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or "RHEL". While CentOS may be a nice way to get enterprise-quality software on your systems without spending a dime, it may still be worth a look at the real deal. So what features does Red Hat Enterprise Linux (which costs $299 per year) include that make it worthwhile to use on enterprise desktops, and is it ultimately the best enterprise desktop solution?
KMyMoney vs. GnuCash: The Battle Of Linux Desktop Money Management Apps
It's really important to keep track of your financial position. Online banking can keep you up to date about your account activity and balance, but not every bank offers more tools than that in order to better track your finances. Although there are online tools such as Mint.com, the service isn't available worldwide and it requires that you trust a third-party with your sensitive financial data while you use their online service.
ownCloud: A Cross-Platform, Self-Hosted Alternative to Dropbox & Google Calendar
The NSA and PRISM scares demonstrated that governments can and will access the various popular online cloud services. This means that now is one of the best times to consider creating your own cloud solution. With your own cloud, you can get the same benefits of accessing various services such as file storage and calendars that you find with commercial solutions, but instead, all of that data is under your control.
Don't Want To Pay For Red Hat Linux? Try CentOS Instead
In case you don't know already, most of the web is powered by Linux -- Facebook, Twitter, Google, and a vast majority of other major Internet sites use Linux for their servers. While server administrators can choose between multiple distributions for their enterprise or server setups, the primary leader of these distributions is Red Hat. However, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or RHEL for short, costs a lot of money in support fees. If RHEL interests you but money is an issue, then it's almost a given to try CentOS.
Logitech Solar Keyboards K750 and K760 Review and Giveaway
Wireless keyboards and mice have been historically undervalued because of unreliability in their wireless communications and constant need for replacement batteries. But I took one step further and got solar keyboards to see if they could entirely replace the need to exchange batteries. Therefore, I reviewed the Logitech K750 and K760. At the end of this review, you have a chance to win to win one of the keyboards!
Using An Old Computer? Give It New Life With LXDE
As Linux is arguably the most customizeable operating system between it, Windows, and Mac OS X; there's plenty of room to change just about whatever you please. Proper customizing can potentially lead to massive performance improvements, giving even the oldest hardware a new leash on life. I previously reviewed Xfce quite a while back as a great choice for resource-conscious users, but apparently there's a new kid on the block that is even more lightweight and great for the crappiest hardware imaginable.
Tired of VLC? Try MPlayer - A Unique, Modular Alternative for Linux
Ask just about any Linux user, and they'll more than likely recommend VLC Player as the best choice for playing any media format you can think of. But it only offers one implementation -- a complete media playing package that uses its own technologies as well as its own GUI. In the spirit of Linux, you may wish to use something that's a bit more modular. This way, you can use a single media decoder and then customize everything else about it.
Fedora 19 "Schrödinger's Cat" Is Alive And Full Of New Features and Improvements
Joy to the world, a new version of Fedora codenamed "Schrödinger's Cat" has been released! In the past, Fedora has provided leadership in the open source community, holding up to strict open source policies, continuous support to upstream projects, and by offering the latest software before any other distribution.
ASUS USB-N66 Dual-Band Wireless-N900 USB Network Adapter Review and Giveaway
You may not be able to control the type and make of router you use or where it's placed, but you can always control what wireless receiver you use. There are a handful of different wireless adapters that claim to boost your signal and speed, so we've decided to test this by picking up an ASUS USB-N66 Dual-Band Wireless-N900 USB network adapter. At the end of this review, you'll be able to enter the competition for a chance to win a unit for yourself!
Relax and Play (Legal) Poker with the Cross-Platform PokerTH
If you happen to enjoy playing cards on your computer and are tired of Solitaire and other card games, there are plenty of other options available. Playing Poker on your computer tends to be risky business because most time-worthy poker games are online and actually involve gambling, making its legality uncertain from country to country. If you're worried or even affected by this, don't think that you'll have to forget about playing poker on your computer. Instead, you can try out PokerTH, a fun and complete poker game that's cross-platform and free.
Can You Make A Living Out Of Ethical Hacking?
Being labeled a “hacker” usually comes with plenty of negative connotations. If you call yourself a hacker, people will often perceive you as someone who causes mischief just for giggles. But there is a difference between good and bad hackers, as there are also ethical hackers that end up doing similar tasks for good and not evil. But while ethical hackers exist, is it possible to make a living as one?
Need to Record & Edit Audio? 4 Audacity Alternatives to Try
Audacity can be a fantastic audio recording and editing tool, especially because of its cross platform and open source nature. However, there may be a number of reasons why you do not wish to use Audacity, such as its lackluster interface, steep learning curve, or technical issues. If this sounds like you, there are a handful of great alternatives to Audacity that you can jump right into. If you need help weeding out some of your options, here are four recommended tools you can use.
Cleaners Compared: CCleaner vs. Slimcleaner vs. IObit Advanced SystemCare
Although Windows is a very capable operating system, it is infamous for its deteriorating performance over time. With the help of some clever system cleaners, however, you can drastically increase the life expectancy of your system before you have to resort to a re-installation. I compared three programs based on their interface, features, scan times, and results. An ideal cleaner should have a simple, easy to use interface with effective features, quick scan times and accurate and helpful results.
What You Need To Know About Watching Blu-Ray On Linux
If you've been using Linux back since DVDs first came out, you might remember just how long it took before DVDs were somewhat supported. Heck, even now, if you want to play an encrypted DVD, you’ll need to add an extra repository and install a few extra packages just to be able to replay them with barely acceptable quality. Once Blu-Rays came out, it wasn't a surprise that it was going to be a while before they would also be supported under Linux.
Let It Shine: 3 Apps To Customize Your Galaxy or Nexus LED
A very nifty feature that a handful of Android smartphones include is a notification LED. However, the LED might not used how you would like it to be, including the events which turn the LED on, what color the LED is, and its flash interval. There are a few apps which support Nexus and Galaxy phones (as well as a few other lucky ones) that can put some control in your hands.
The Journey Of A Coder: How To Enhance Your Coding Skills By Contributing To An Open Source Project
If you’re looking to market yourself as a competent programmer, there’s no better time to show off your skills in the best way possible — by contributing to open source projects. There are many reasons why you should contribute to open source projects , but the most important reason of them all is that you can “learn by doing”. And once you learn, you can not only claim that you have coding skills, but you can prove it by showing your work.
5 Ways to Blog On The Go with Android
While the blogging craze has passed us, there are still plenty of good reasons to start a blog, whether it be to keep a personal record of your life, update your family, or keep your fans informed. There are a large number of different ways for you to get started with blogging, all of which are completely free and easy to use. Best of all, you can access many of these services right from your Android device via their respective apps. Here are five of the top blogging apps you can get on Android.