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5 Reasons You May Want a Ham Radio at Home
Ham radio has an unfashionable reputation. But becoming a "ham" has some serious practical advantages. Here's why it's time for you to start.
How to Make Vim Look Good: 5 Vim Customization Tips
Want to personalize a boring Vim installation to your taste? Use these Vim customization tips to make it look better and extend its functionality!
How You Can Explain Linux to Anyone (So They'll Get It)
How do you evangelize Linux to someone who doesn't share your enthusiasm? How can you persuade your mom to switch from Windows? These tips will help you build an army of Linux newbies.
We're in the Future: 4 Sci-Fi Technologies That Already Exist
We tend to take technology for granted -- and when we do, it's easy to forget that we're indeed already living in the future in many ways.
Microsoft Cortana Fridge Will Tell You When You're Out of Milk
Imagine if your fridge could shoot you a text message telling you that you're out of milk. Seems far fetched, but Microsoft and Liebherr are building a Cortana fridge device that does just that.
Hacking Can Win the Lottery: Can It Win an Election?
Electronic voting machines are prone to tampering, but there are other ways in which hacking can influence or outright decide the outcome of an election -- and it's all cause for serious concern.
How to Use Pass, the Ultimate Open-Source Password Manager
Looking a password manager for Linux or Mac OS X that's open source? Well, you're in luck, because Pass is free, based on sturdy encryption standards, and super easy to use!
Build A Mobile App With No Programming Knowledge With Codeless Apps
It's totally possible to build a basic mobile app by using a number of drag-and-drop tools, so what's the catch?
$5 Microcontrollers: Arduino, Raspberry Pi Zero, Or NodeMCU?
It used to be the case that if you wanted to get a computer, you'd have to remortgage your house to pay for it. Now, you can get one for an Abraham Lincoln.
What Training Do Apple Technicians Need to Fix iOS & Mac Devices?
What if you could fix your iPhone yourself? What does it take to become a certified Apple repairman? And is it worth pursuing as a career?
Ads Are Screwing Over The Third World, but There's a Fix (Dell XPS 13 Giveaway!)
Do the benefits of ad-blocking outweigh the significant damage it does to online publishers?
What's Wrong With the Kindle Store? Everything.
The Kindle Store is the largest eBook retailer on the face of the planet, with over 4.6 million titles. However, cracks are appearing, and it's not clear Amazon will be able to paper over them.
A History of Ransomware: Where It Started & Where It's Going
Ransomware dates from the mid-2000s and like many computer security threats, originated from Russia and eastern Europe before evolving to become an increasingly potent threat. But what does the future hold for ransomware?
What Security Threats Face Mac Users In 2016?
Deserved or not, Mac OS X has a reputation for being more secure than Windows. But is that reputation still deserved? What security threats exist for the Apple platform, and how are they affecting users?
How to Share Your Netflix Favorites Using FlixTape
Netflix recently launched FlixTape – a new standalone site which focuses on the virtually untapped market for movie and television mixtapes. FlixTape lets you share your favorite finds, so let's get started...
Is a HomeSeer Home Automation Controller Right For You?
You could get a smart home hub to control your smart devices, or you could get a HomeSeer Smart Controller, or "HomeTroller". Let's look at some of the advantages of doing so.
Many People Refuse the Free Windows 10 Upgrade, Here's Why
People like free stuff. Yet many refuse to upgrade to Windows 10. We have asked them why.
What Does Brexit Mean For Your Online Shopping?
Britain's decision to leave the UK has had a big effect on the value of the pound, and this could have notable consequences on your online shopping. Here's what you need to know.
4 Ways the Hyperloop Will Improve Life for You and Me
Everyone's talking about the Hyperloop, but why are people so excited for it? What will it be able to do and how exactly will it change our lives? Here are a few benefits.