Latest Articles
The 50 Cool Uses for Live CDs
Live CDs are perhaps the most useful tool in any geek's toolkit. This live CD how-to guide outlines many uses live CDs or DVDs can offer, from data recovery to enhancing privacy.
Become a Linux Command Line Master With These Tips and Tricks
Whether you're brand new to Linux, or a seasoned Linux veteran, the command line offers a bevy of uses. Try these tips for mastering the command line.
10 Productivity Bots to Automate Tasks and Save Time
Whenever a repetitive task follows a pattern, consider automating it. Artificial intelligence (AI) bots can learn these patterns and save you time.
iPhone X Alternative? 9 Smartphones With Better Value
Looking for an iPhone X alternative? Everything you can get in the iPhone X or iPhone 8 -- Android does better or cheaper. So what's the best alternative?
Should You Buy AMD Vega Graphics Cards? 5 Better Alternatives
Should you buy the AMD Vega high-end line of graphics processors? For a variety of reasons, Nvidia seems to have won this generation of discrete GPUs -- but not by much.
Supersize Your Phone! Should You Buy a 400GB microSD Card?
Looking for the largest microSD card? SanDisk's 400GB offering might break all records for size, but its per-gigabyte value falls flat. We've covered the best large-sized microSD cards around.
Learn Linux With SoaS, a Child-Friendly OS
Linux is a superb operating system for kids to learn computing, and never has this been more obvious than with Sugar on a Stick (SoaS), an educational Linux OS.
10 Things to Consider When Switching to a Linux Smartphone OS
Linux for mobile devices offers a completely different experience to Android and iOS. Here's why Linux mobile is a great option, as well as drawbacks to switching from your favorite mobile OS.
Coding Boot Camp for Beginners: Should You Take One?
Comprehensive coding boot camps provide an entry into the coding space. Find out what they are, what you'll learn, and if it's the right fit for your programming journey!
How to Gain Total Control of Your PC With Gentoo
Gentoo is a true Linux operating system for power users, but with the right knowledge, anyone can gain control over their PC with Gentoo Linux -- even you!
Which Processor Should You Buy If Intel Discontinues the Pentium G4560?
Rumors suggest Intel plans to discontinue or slow production of the G4560. See which processor you should buy if that turns out to be true.
Is the Discounted $400 Oculus Rift Bundle Worth Buying? 7 Alternatives
Getting started with virtual reality costs a lot. Fortunately, the VR headset Oculus Rift (and its Touch controllers) just dropped to $399. It might be a good time to try VR.
Go Nuts With Nutyx: A Customizable Linux Operating System
As a Linux distro, NuTyX is aimed at Linux fanatics. But because of its command line interface, it's a pretty bare-bones but functional OS. Is NuTyX right for you?
8 Tips You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Digital Camera
There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all camera. Buying a digital camera is a big deal, so we've made it much easier to understand the kinds of cameras out there.
With GPUs Skyrocketing in Price, Should You Buy a Graphics Card?
Because of cryptocurrency mining popularity, the demand for graphics cards (GPUs) skyrocketed. Find out if you should buy a graphics card or not, and what the best alternatives are!
9 Best Pi Programming Resources to Put Your Raspberry Pi to Use
Because many Raspberry Pi operating systems include development tools, it's a solid pick to learn programming. Check out these best Pi Programming resources to put your Raspberry Pi to use.
What's the Best Computer to Mine Ethereum?
Like Bitcoin mining, Ethereum mining is growing in popularity. While devices such as FPGAs and ASICs are viable options, GPUs make fantastic cryptocurrency mining hardware options.
5 Similarly Priced Alternatives to the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro 5
The Surface Pro 4 and 5 are excellent devices. And while the Apple MacBook Pro 2016 is great, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 offers a better price to performance ratio -- you get more for your money.
Easy to Install, Simple to Use: But Should You Switch to Manjaro 17?
Manjaro 17 is an excellent option switching from Windows or macOS to Linux and is surprisingly simple to install. Check out what's new in Manjaro Linux 17 and find out if you should switch.
Linux PPAs: Installation, Removal, and Security
PPAs -- personal package archives -- are a way to install Linux software via the Terminal. But are they safe to use? How can you remove a PPA? And which are the safest PPAs to use?