Expensive gadgets seem to break faster than ever, forcing us to spend more to replace them. It wasn’t always like this. Here are some practical steps to fight back against easily breakable gadgets.
4K is just hitting the mainstream, and 8K displays are already in the works. Few services can actually support the format, yet one thing is clear — 8K is coming. But what does that mean?
The GNOME desktop is easy to customize, but one thing people often overlook is the font. Fortunately there’s a way to change GNOME Shell fonts, without editing files or using the terminal.
Open source software comes with clear security benefits. The opposite approach is security through obscurity. Is one approach actually safer than the other or is it possible that there’s truth to both?
If you want to wipe, backup, or restore data on Linux, there are a number of apps you can pick. But whichever Linux operating system you run, there’s one command that always works — dd.
You’ve narrowed the source of your PC’s sluggishness to RAM. What do you do? Increase the amount of RAM? Or would you be better off with faster RAM? It isn’t that straightforward.
I’ve managed to build a career writing online, using just a Linux computer. Let me show you how you can use Linux to manage your professional life, from managing finances to finding clients.
Canonical has announced the end of the Unity desktop. From Ubuntu 18.04, the GNOME desktop will be restored. What does this mean for Ubuntu, and its relationship with Linux users?
When old technology broke, you could fix yourself. If that failed, you could find a repair shop. With newer products, those options are disappearing. Let’s talk about the importance of the Right to Repair.
Technology has more influence over us than we realize. They even shape our social, cultural, and personal values. But what are those values, and are they good? Let’s see how tech hijacks our values.
You found a new Linux operating system to try, and you loved it. But then it went wrong. Sometimes Linux gets buggy after a month or two. The question is, why?
Windows users are being guided to an app store. macOS has had one for a while. Linux, meanwhile, has had an app store-style experience for years. But which one is right for you?
You may think that charging your phone consists of finding a cable with a plug that fits. Not so. Not all chargers are created equal. Is that cable killing your battery?
Whether it’s juggling dates, recording a collection, overseeing tasks, or managing your finances, Linux has plenty of tools to organize your life.
How do batteries work? What’s the difference between a disposable and a rechargeable one? Why do both still exist? Does it matter which type you use? We answer all of this and more.
Many assume “open source” and “free software” mean the same thing but that’s not true. It’s in your best interest to know what the differences are.
If you’re switching to Linux from Windows, you might choose Ubuntu. But despite it’s versatility, Ubuntu comes with an unusual desktop environment, Unity. Don’t be discouraged: it’s simple to use!
Minimalists feel that removing life’s clutter creates space for what matters. These are some of the ways the freedom of open source software can help you simplify your digital life.
The two most common forms of broadband internet are cable and fiber. But which one is better for you? If you have the option of both, which one should you go with?
It depends. Windows and Linux may not use RAM in exactly the same way, but they are ultimately doing the same thing. So which one uses less RAM?
Moving from Windows, you’ll find there are plenty of apps you can use to supplant your old proprietary software. You’ll even find a selection of impressive applications and tools exclusive to Linux.
Elementary OS isn’t your typical Linux distribution. Some would say it isn’t a distro at all. But is Elementary really a usable alternative to Windows and macOS as its developers claim?
Just why do Linux operating systems have such unusual and comical names? Ever wondered what Ubuntu, Fedora, or CrunchBang actually mean? It’s time to find out.
It doesn’t matter if Linux achieves world computing domination. What matters is that we can use it today, and it’s awesome — and now is a great time to take the plunge!
